Leading researchers recently hypothesized that Covid-19 vaccination rates could be associated with influenza vaccination rates.
FDA Panel Backs Pfizer, Moderna Shots for Children 5 Years and Younger
Panel’s recommendations will now go to the FDA, which is expected to approve use of the vaccines this week
Veterans Report Low Rates of Adverse Events With mRNA Vaccines
Rates slightly higher at 42 days for those receiving Pfizer versus Moderna
COVID-19 Vaccines Cut Mortality With Heart Failure
Those who are partially vaccinated and unvaccinated face same increased risk, while boosted and fully vaccinated adults fare best
COVID-19 Incidence, Hospitalization Up for Persons With Disabilities
Medicare beneficiaries who are eligible because of disability have higher COVID-19 incidence, hospitalization rates than age-eligible
Little Difference Seen in Weight Changes Before, After COVID-19 Shutdown
Significant increases seen in weight during preshutdown and postshutdown years, but no significant difference noted between the two
Rebound of COVID-19 Symptoms Rare After Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir Treatment
Only 0.8 percent of 483 patients with mild-to-moderate SARS-CoV-2 at high risk for severe disease progression had rebound
Fauci Tests Positive for COVID-19, Has Mild Symptoms
The infectious disease specialist is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots
Mosquito Saliva Quickly Spreads Diseases to People
A recent report described how a mosquito saliva component is required for virus infection.
When infected mosquitoes bite people, they inject viruses and saliva into the skin. The saliva is biologically active and helps the mosquito feed but also helps the virus to infect and replicate.
And ‘host responses to Aedes mosquito saliva is remarkably rapid, inducing peak edema and monocyte influx within minutes postexposure.’
FDA Advisors Back Moderna Shot for Older Children, Teens
Some panel members noted that the vaccine would likely help prevent serious illness but not be as good at blocking mild infections