COVID-19 Vaccine Demonstrates Efficacy Across Body Weights, Large-scale Study Suggests
A study involving 9 million adults in England indicates that COVID-19 vaccination provides protection against hospitalization and death across all body weights, underscoring the importance of vaccination in mitigating the impact of the pandemic irrespective of weight status.
January 2023
BCG Revaccination Safety and Efficacy Examined in Relation to COVID-19 Morbidity in Healthcare Workers
Safety and efficacy of BCG revaccination are investigated in relation to COVID-19 morbidity in healthcare workers, providing insights into the potential protective effects of BCG vaccination against severe outcomes of COVID-19.
January 2023
FDA Authorizes Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccines for Children 6 Months and Older
The FDA grants authorization for the use of Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines in children aged 6 months and older, citing favorable risk-benefit profiles and the urgency of vaccinating pediatric populations.
January 2023
Vaccine Equity Imperative to Prevent Emergence of New COVID-19 Variants, WHO Warns
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus underscores the importance of vaccine equity in preventing the emergence of new COVID-19 variants, citing the global population's vulnerability to ongoing transmission due to inadequate vaccination coverage.
January 2023
Certain Common Inflammatory Immune Conditions Linked to Higher COVID-19 Death Rate Pre-Vaccination
Pre-vaccination, individuals with certain common inflammatory immune conditions face a higher death rate from COVID-19, highlighting the need for targeted preventive measures and vaccination strategies in vulnerable populations.
January 2023
Canine Olfaction Demonstrates Diagnostic Accuracy for Detecting SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Non-invasive detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection using canine olfaction exhibits high diagnostic accuracy, offering a promising adjunctive tool for screening individuals in various settings and complementing existing testing modalities.
January 2023
Strategies Needed to Prevent COVID Reinfections, Health Experts Warn
Health experts emphasize the importance of proactive strategies to prevent COVID-19 reinfections, recognizing the cumulative risk posed by recurrent infections and the potential for ongoing transmission in the community.
January 2023
