Study tries to see if child vaccines and asthma are linkedA number of scientists have wondered if aluminum, a vaccine additive that has been used for decades, had a role in allergies and asthma in children. Canadian study builds on link between long COVID and autoimmune diseases like lupusThe research was based on blood samples from patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19 between August 2020 and September 2021. Vaccines reduce risk of long-COVID in breakthrough infections by 41% Non-vaccinated have much higher rates of persistent symptoms post infection Can school-aged children accurately self-collect nasal swabs for SARS-CoV-2 tests? Study compares results of nasal swabs for SARS-CoV-2 testing self-collected by children and adolescents with those collected by healthcare workers Interval of 6 months or more needed between rituximab treatment and COVID-19 vax Antibody response rates jumped from 17.3% to 66.7% with longer intervals. How effective are COVID-19 vaccines in preventing hospitalization? Large U.S. study compares hospitalization rates in unvaccinated, vaccinated and vaccinated plus booster dose individuals QUIZ: The latest on the flu shot As we head into fall and winter, it’s time to start thinking about influenza. Extra dose of COVID vaccine beneficial to patients with hematologic cancers Improved SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels seen in most groups. New guidance: Should COVID vaccines and the flu shot be given together this fall? New FIP guidance highlights the benefits of giving flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time. Psychological distress may be a risk factor for post-COVID-19 conditions Depression, anxiety, worry, perceived stress or loneliness preceding SARS-CoV-2 infection may increase risk of developing “long” COVID symptoms. First Previous 33 34 35 36 37 Next Last
