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NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Updated Based on New Data
Treatment guidelines on COVID-19 from the NIH were updated today based on data from clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, and IL-6 inhibitors.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) on August 27, 2020, made updates to its recommendations on use of hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine, interleukin-6 inhibitors, and ivermectin in the treatment of patients infected with SARS-CoV2 virus. A new section was added on treatment considerations for children and adults with cancer who have COVID-19 and revisions were made to the section on pregnancy including on treatment for women during gestation.
The guidelines are updated as soon as published data and other authoritative information become available. Following are highlights of today's amendments.
No Rx Required for COVID-19 Vaccination But ACIP Calls for Better Informed Consent Process
September 22nd 2025The ACIP on September 19 narrowly voted against requiring a prescription to get the shot but urged more detailed discussion of vaccine risks during shared decision making conversations.
