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Third shot for immunocompromised patients, ACP and others urge vaccine in pregnancy, more COVID-19 news

The FDA and multiple new studies supported a third vaccine dose for organ transplant patients, an ACP statement and an observational trial highlighted benefits of vaccination during pregnancy, and a randomized trial found benefit from budesonide in high-risk outpatients with COVID-19.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/17/1.htm
17 Aug 2021

ACP provides resources to improve adult immunization rates

ACP's new adult immunization resource hub includes the latest vaccine recommendations, a practice assessment survey, patient education resources, and more.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/01/08/5.htm
8 Jan 2019

Q&A: Dealing with COVID-19 vaccine allocation, distribution

The new availability of vaccines has highlighted the challenges of allocation and distribution, which were the focus of a recent forum hosted by ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/02/2.htm
2 Feb 2021

Studies find monoclonal antibodies and remdesivir effective, while vaccine-associated myocarditis is rare

A trial of casirivimab plus imdevimab indicated it reduced risk of hospitalization or death, the CDC urged vaccination during pregnancy and updated its v-safe tool, and an analysis showed that postvaccine myocarditis occurred in men and resolved with conservative treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/10/05/1.htm
5 Oct 2021

Latest COVID-19 research looks at vaccines' efficacy, thrombocytopenia risk

Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia is a risk with the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine, but not those using mRNA technology, one study found, while other research quantified the vaccines' effectiveness over time. A trial found that monoclonal antibodies reduced progression from asymptomatic to symptomatic infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/01/18/1.htm
18 Jan 2022

COVID-19 pill study; new vaccine recommendation plus data on waning efficacy, low risk of postvaccine myocarditis; updates on experimental treatments

A peer-reviewed study showed molnupiravir reduced hospitalizations and deaths in high-risk patients, the CDC favored mRNA vaccines over J&J's, experts explained potential issues with waning efficacy data, and a study quantified the low risk of myocarditis after vaccination.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/12/21/1.htm
21 Dec 2021

Q&A with ACP's President on COVID-19 vaccines

George M. Abraham, MD, MPH, MACP, ACP's President, recently discussed the difference between third shots and boosters and other complexities of vaccination, as well as offered advice to internists on getting more patients vaccinated.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/11/23/1.htm
23 Nov 2021

Regulatory changes for COVID-19 vaccine; data on waning immunity, outpatient therapies

The FDA authorized vaccinating children, the NIH supported concurrent use of flu and COVID-19 shots, and the CDC addressed a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine for the immunocompromised. Trials found benefit from a new monoclonal antibody and an old antidepressant for high-risk outpatients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/11/02/1.htm
2 Nov 2021

Research on COVID-19 vaccines' duration, reactions, prioritization

Antibodies persisted six months after vaccination, and a graded dosing protocol allowed patients with reactions to a first shot to get a second. Surveyed Americans wanted to prioritize front-line workers and those with chronic conditions for vaccination, and a columnist finds reasons for hope.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/13/1.htm
13 Apr 2021

New authorization, guidance on vaccines against SARS-CoV-2

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine was authorized by the FDA and recommended by the CDC, additional guidance was issued on the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, and ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine held a forum on encouraging vaccine uptake.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/12/22/1.htm
22 Dec 2020

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