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. Extra dose of COVID vaccine beneficial to patients with hematologic cancers Improved SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels seen in most groups. 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. 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. Risk of myopericarditis with Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in children 5 to 11 years Danish study examines risk of myopericarditis after COVID-19 vaccination in children, compared with adolescents and background incidence. First Previous 48 49 50 51 52 Next Last
