Obstetrics & gynaecology
Pregnant this winter? Here's how to prepare for COVID and get vaccinated
With the days becoming noticeably shorter, winter is on its way in the Southern Hemisphere.
Apr 14, 2023
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Health
Bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine shown to be highly effective in reducing deaths and hospitalizations
Since September, 2022, bivalent mRNA vaccines—which contain elements from both the original wild type COVID strain and an updated component from the omicron strain—have replaced older style monovalent boosters in the ...
Apr 13, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Durability of bivalent boosters against omicron subvariants
New research led by the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health shows that bivalent COVID-19 boosters are still providing effective protection from hospitalization and death, even against the most recent omicron subvariants.
Apr 13, 2023
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Immunology
Keeping COVID-19 in check will likely require periodic boosters
Between natural infection and a global vaccination campaign, most people now have some immunity against the virus that causes COVID-19. This widespread immunity hasn't stopped people from getting infected, but it has dampened ...
Apr 3, 2023
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Health
WHO says medium-risk adults don't need extra COVID jabs
The World Health Organization said Tuesday it is no longer recommending additional COVID-19 vaccine booster doses for regular, medium-risk adults as the benefit was marginal.
Mar 28, 2023
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Vaccination
China approves first domestic mRNA vaccine for COVID-19
China has approved its first locally developed messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine against COVID-19, its manufacturer said Wednesday, months after the relaxation of strict COVID-zero regulations sparked a surge in cases.
Mar 22, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
Axillary lymphadenopathy after COVID-19 vaccine booster—time to resolution on ultrasound follow-up
According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), axillary lymphadenopathy after a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose has a mean time to resolution of 102 days, shorter than the time ...
Mar 9, 2023
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Immunology
How your first COVID-19 vaccination could 'hurt' subsequent boosters
The original vaccinations for COVID-19 induce potent antibodies that protect against SARS-CoV-2.
Feb 15, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Who benefits most from COVID boosters? New study gives answers
COVID-19 booster shots appear to benefit folks 50 and older but less so for younger people, a new study suggests.
Feb 13, 2023
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Vaccination
In a first, COVID vaccine is added to adult immunization schedule
For the first time, COVID-19 vaccines have been added to the list of routine immunizations recommended for adults—a further sign the virus is here to stay.
Feb 10, 2023
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