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Vaccination tied to lower mortality in ventilated patients with COVID-19
Oxygenation was higher in the full vaccination group than in the control group on the third day after intubation.
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For many, long COVID’s impacts go on and on, major study says
“This infection has become so common in a community because it’s so mild and spreading so rapidly that we’re seeing more long COVID symptoms than...
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Breakthrough COVID studies lend support to use of new boosters in immunosuppressed patients
The findings of two studies underscore the importance of booster vaccine doses in those with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases who are taking...
Meet the JCOM Author
Meet the JCOM Author with Dr. Barkoudah: Improving Inpatient COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
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Can we eliminate measles and rubella worldwide?
“It’s essential to be hitting kids who haven’t already had a routine vaccine.”
Reports From the Field
Improving Inpatient COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Among Adult Patients at a Tertiary Academic Medical Center
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Why some infectious disease docs are ‘encouraged’ by new bivalent COVID vaccines
“I’m very encouraged by this new development.”
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New study supports safety of COVID-19 boosters during pregnancy
Local and systemic reactions, such as aches and pains, from a COVID-19 booster or third dose were short-lived with no ongoing concerns in pregnant...
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Unvaccinated 10 times more likely to be hospitalized for Omicron
Vaccinated, hospitalized patients were more often older and already dealing with other health conditions, a new study finds.
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CDC gives final approval to Omicron COVID-19 vaccine boosters
“If you are eligible, there is no bad time to get your COVID-19 booster,” said CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD.