Single-Dose Nirsevimab Provides Season-Long RSV Protection for Preterm Infants
Single-dose nirsevimab successfully reduced rates of respiratory syncytial virus-associated lower respiratory infections and hospitalizations in pre-term infants.
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Understanding the Association Between COVID-19, Thromboembolism, and Therapeutic Anticoagulation
In expanded research, investigators studied the effects of therapeutic and prophylactic anticoagulation treatment in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
Increase Seen in Hydroxychloroquine Rx by Nonroutine Specialists
In March 2020 there was an 80-fold increase in new prescriptions for hydroxychloroquine compared with March 2019.
COVID-19 Not Likely to Trigger Asthma Exacerbations in Hospitalized Patients
People with asthma were not overrepresented in patients with severe pneumonia because of SARS-CoV-2 infection who required hospitalization.
Expired or Previously Used N95 Respirator Masks: Fitted Filtration Efficiencies Evaluated
Expired or previously used and sterilized N95 respirators can be used when new N95 respirators are unavailable during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Early Evidence Suggests No Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Through Breast Milk
Preliminary evidence suggests infants are unlikely to become infected with SARS-CoV-2 via breast milk.
US Nursing Home Staff Must Be Tested Regularly for COVID-19
Nursing home staff will have to be tested regularly for COVID-19, and facilities that fail to do so will face fines.
Safety, Immunogenicity of Investigational Inactivated Whole-Virus COVID-19 Vaccine
An investigational inactivated whole-virus COVID-19 vaccine has demonstrated safety and immunogenicity, according to an interim analysis.
Underutilization of Influenza Vaccination in Populations at High-Risk for Complications
Influenza vaccinations were found to be underutilized among groups who are considered to be at high risk for complications from infection.
Abbott’s 15-Minute COVID-19 Antigen Test Gets Emergency Use Authorization
Results are provided within 15 minutes and can be read directly from the testing card.
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