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Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment Fell During First Year of COVID Pandemic

HCV treatment initiation dropped by 31% from March to April 2020 and remained low throughout the year.
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Oral Antiviral Drug Cuts COVID-19 Hospitalization [UPDATED]

Molnupiravir reduces severe illness and death, but it must be started within days after developing symptoms.

Most People With HIV Respond Well to COVID Vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective, but people with a low CD4 count or detectable viral load are at risk for poor response.

In-Person School During COVID-19 Must Address Needs of Underserved Communities

Earlier studies on safety measures in schools were often conducted in affluent and ethnically homogeneous neighborhoods.

Oral Antiviral Cuts COVID-19 Hospitalization by Nearly 90%

Paxlovid dramatically reduced the risk of severe illness and death, but it must be started soon after developing symptoms.
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Long-Term Study of Children With COVID-19 Begins

NIH-supported research will track effects of coronavirus infection on children over three years.

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Hepatitis C Treatment Has Declined Since 2015

The number of people treated for hepatitis C hit a low point during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Quantifying the Drop in HIV Care During COVID-19

Study shows just one snapshot of the impact of COVID-19 on the health and access to care among people living with HIV.

SARS-CoV-2 Can Infect the Inner Ear

Inner ear infection could explain hearing and balance issues in some people with COVID-19.

Who should receive COVID-19 vaccine boosters?

Immunocompromised people and those with underlying health conditions can benefit from additional shots.

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Moderna COVID-19 Booster May Protect Against Variants

The findings suggest boosters not only lengthen immunity but help broaden and strengthen the immune response.

FDA and CDC Give Green Light to First COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids

Vaccine effectiveness for children ages 5 to 11 was 91%, and serious side effects are rare.

Scientists Search for Cause of Mysterious COVID-Related Inflammation in Children

MIS-C is a rare but life-threatening complication in which a hyperactive immune system attacks a child’s body.

Cancer Patients Benefit From COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

People with blood cancers and those on chemotherapy may not respond adequately to their first two vaccine doses.

Vaccination Offers More Protection than Previous COVID-19

CDC study shows vaccine-induced immunity is stronger, but others found post-infection immunity more protective.
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