Tag: Vaccines
Vaccinated Kidney Transplant Recipients Vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 Variants
After two-dose vaccination, only 64 and 67 percent of kidney transplant recipients showed neutralization against B.1.351 (β) and B.1.617.2 (δ)
Breakthrough COVID-19 Infection Risk Higher With Immune Dysfunction
Risk for breakthrough infection higher for those with immunocompromising conditions, such as HIV, rheumatoid arthritis, solid organ transplant
Cancer Patients With Breakthrough COVID-19 Remain at Risk for Severe Outcomes
No significant difference observed in 30-day mortality for fully vaccinated versus unvaccinated cancer patients with COVID-19
NVX-CoV2373 Vaccine Protects Against COVID-19
Study conducted in the U.S. and Mexico shows vaccine 90 percent effective overall, 100 percent effective against moderate-to-severe disease
mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Less Protective in Elderly With Comorbidity
At ≥7 days after second dose, effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine was 69 percent against infection, 86 percent against related death
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
COVID-19 Certification Mandates May Increase Vaccine Uptake
Country-specific information, such as prior vaccination uptake, vaccine hesitancy may influence the effect of COVID-19 certification mandates
U.S. Army Reports Progress on COVID-19 Vaccine That Fights All Variants
Animal studies have already shown new vaccine induces highly potent antibody responses against major variants
Biden Outlines Measures to Fight Omicron, Pleads With Americans to Get Vaccinated
Included in the battle plan announced Tuesday are measures to distribute 500 million free rapid COVID-19 tests to the public
Moderna Says Its Booster Protects Well Against Omicron
Experts agree that booster shots are the best defense against the omicron variant
