Can school-aged children accurately self-collect nasal swabs for SARS-CoV-2 tests? Study compares results of nasal swabs for SARS-CoV-2 testing self-collected by children and adolescents with those collected by healthcare workers Interval of 6 months or more needed between rituximab treatment and COVID-19 vaxAntibody response rates jumped from 17.3% to 66.7% with longer intervals. How effective are COVID-19 vaccines in preventing hospitalization? Large U.S. study compares hospitalization rates in unvaccinated, vaccinated and vaccinated plus booster dose individuals QUIZ: The latest on the flu shot As we head into fall and winter, it’s time to start thinking about influenza. New guidance: Should COVID vaccines and the flu shot be given together this fall? New FIP guidance highlights the benefits of giving flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time. Psychological distress may be a risk factor for post-COVID-19 conditions Depression, anxiety, worry, perceived stress or loneliness preceding SARS-CoV-2 infection may increase risk of developing “long” COVID symptoms. Extra dose of COVID vaccine beneficial to patients with hematologic cancers Improved SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels seen in most groups. Older adults with polypharmacy at risk of drug-drug interactions with nirmatrelvir-ritonavir Researchers propose a deprescribing strategy to mitigate risks. Pfizer COVID shots appear 73% effective in children under 5 Vaccinations for babies, toddlers and preschoolers opened in the U.S. in June after months of delay. Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in five locations in Toronto Provide patients with information about ways to reduce the risk of West Nile virus infection. First Previous 33 34 35 36 37 Next Last
