High Rate of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Young Adults in United States
As COVID-19 cases rise globally, adolescents and young adults show hesitancy towards taking the vaccine, putting herd immunity at risk.
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Shingles: Raising Awareness and Promoting Vaccination
Despite the availability of a highly effective shingles vaccine and almost universal risk among those born before 1980, Americans are not getting vaccinated.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Associated With Steep Decline in Antibiotic Use Among Children in Israel
Researchers compared trends in antibiotic prescription rates during the period preceding the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV), as well as the early and late PCV periods, among Jewish vs Bedouin children.
Catch-Up Vaccinations for Children, Teens Lagging Behind
Vaccinations substantially declined during March to May 2020; increase seen in June to September, but not enough to catch up
Fully Vaccinated Travelers Can Soon Visit EU Countries
New measures for tourists and other travelers could take effect as early as next week
US Gives $7.4 Billion for More School Nurses, Better Public Health
Funding is part of the US pandemic response and will provide a steady stream of money rather than the cycle of ‘boom and bust.’
CDC: Fully Vaccinated Can Now Go Maskless With Some Exceptions
Fully vaccinated individuals may resume indoor and outdoor activities without wearing masks or physical distancing, except under certain circumstances.
Delayed Hypersensitivity Reaction to Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine ID’d
Reaction occurred at or near injection site; reactions were pruritic, painful, and edematous pink plaques.
Guidance Issued for Managing CVST After COVID-19 Vaccination
CVST with thrombocytopenia reported after COVID-19 vaccine with adenoviral vector; management similar to heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: Public and Expert Viewpoints
With many Americans awaiting to be vaccinated, while others indicating they are unlikely to get the jab, we spoke with 2 experts for their perspectives regarding this controversial topic.
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