Search results for "Vaccines"
Progress and limitations on vaccines, strokes and readmissions in COVID-19
A report warned that a few health care workers developed COVID-19 shortly after vaccination, and studies showed that strokes were rare in COVID-19 patients but readmissions could not be predicted easily.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/09/1.htm
9 Feb 2021
Latest on COVID-19 and bamlanivimab, vaccines, long-term effects
Bamlanivimab reduced viral load in mild to moderate cases when combined with etesevimab, new vaccine recommendations, research, and educational resources were released, and two studies provided longer-term data on patients who had COVID-19.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/01/26/1.htm
26 Jan 2021
CDC issues reminder on appropriate use of recombinant zoster vaccine
Early monitoring suggests that clinicians are confusing the administration and storage requirements of the older live attenuated virus vaccine with the recently approved recombinant zoster vaccine, the agency said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/06/05/5.htm
5 Jun 2018
COVID-19 outcomes in health care workers and over the long term, vaccine evidence and uptake among the latest research
A study found that health care workers hospitalized with COVID-19 had shorter stays, while a survey showed high uncertainty about vaccination. Johnson & Johnson released efficacy data on a one-shot vaccine, and a study identified long-term decreases in function among COVID-19 survivors.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/02/1.htm
2 Feb 2021
First COVID-19 vaccine receives interim recommendation, hydroxychloroquine ineffective for prophylaxis, and more
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the first mRNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, and the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices made an interim recommendation for its use in those ages 16 years and older. Other research looked at postexposure prophylaxis, household SARS-CoV-2 transmission, and persistent COVID-19 symptoms.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/12/15/1.htm
15 Dec 2020
Latest COVID-19 research on dexamethasone, hydroxychloroquine, a vaccine, tocilizumab
Peer-reviewed details on the recent trial of dexamethasone were released, and two new trials found no benefit to early treatment with hydroxychloroquine. Positive data from a phase 1 vaccine trial were also published, as was another study of tocilizumab.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/21/1.htm
21 Jul 2020
CDC recommends COVID-19 booster; ACP updates practice points for outpatient treatment
Everyone ages 6 months and older should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against a potentially serious outbreak this fall and winter, the CDC said last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/19/1.htm
19 Sep 2023
ACIP updates flu vaccination recommendations
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) issued its annual update on flu vaccines, including a change in recommendations regarding vaccination of people with egg allergies.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/29/1.htm
29 Aug 2023
Shingles vaccine can be given before starting tofacitinib, industry-funded study says
The authors concluded that tofacitinib alone for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis should be considered to help reduce the risk of shingles in vaccinated patients, provided that patients' arthritis remains controlled on the drug.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/29/5.htm
29 Aug 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for influenza immunization
A 49-year-old man is evaluated for influenza immunization. Two weeks ago, he underwent surgical resection for stage III colon cancer. He will begin a 3-month course of adjuvant chemotherapy in 3 weeks. What is the preferred influenza immunization strategy?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/24/3.htm
24 May 2022