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Unvaccinated people were 11 times more likely to die of covid-19, CDC report finds
Moderna vaccine is most effective, says another study, the largest to date in U.S. to assess real-world effectiveness
Most nursing homes won’t use pharmacy chains to administer coronavirus booster shots
This time, many will rely on their own pharmacies, or possibly arrange for residents to get vaccinated during outings to stores such as Walmart.
CDC backs third vaccine dose for immunocompromised people
Additional doses could be available as soon as this weekend.
CDC exploring options to get additional coronavirus doses for the immunocompromised
Emerging data suggest that giving more shots to those with fragile immune systems may enhance their bodies’ disease-fighting response.
Rare monkeypox virus reported in Dallas resident
Authorities have interviewed the patient and close contacts who were exposed and determined there is very little risk to general public. People who do not have symptoms are not capable of spreading the virus to others.
CDC advisers to consider additional coronavirus dose for immunocompromised patients
An advisory panel next week plans to focus on the 2 to 4 percent of U.S. adults who have suppressed immunity, a population that includes organ transplant recipients, people on cancer treatments and those living with rheumatologic conditions, HIV and le…
Federal health officials find vaccine benefits outweigh small cardiac risk for teens, young adults
They stress the advantages of vaccination despite the “likely association” between second dose and an extremely rare heart condition.
CDC investigating TB cases linked to tainted bone repair product used in more than 100 patients
The manufacturer of the bone repair product has recalled 154 containers of the material — a malleable bone putty that is used in a variety of orthopedic procedures.
CDC director urges parents to vaccinate teens, pointing to increase in severe cases
Hospitalizations for adolescents went up in March and April, even as they stabilized for those 65 and older, a new study finds.
