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Overdose Deaths Involving Buprenorphine Did Not Proportionally Increase With New Flexibilities in Prescribing

Are vaccines safe?

Vaccines are tested for safety, but like all medical products, they can sometimes cause side effects.

COVID-19 at Any Time During Pregnancy Boosts Mother’s Risk of Death

COVID is associated with serious illness in mothers and newborns. Findings reinforce need for targeted interventions, including vaccination.

What Older Americans Need to Know About Taking Paxlovid

Before they get COVID, people over 65 should have a plan for accessing antiviral treatment.

NIH Launches Home Test to Treat, a Pilot COVID-19 Telehealth Program

Berks County, Pennsylvania, is the first community to join a partnership with local public health departments.

Studies Identify Universal Predictors of Antibody Response to Vaccination

NIAID-supported research sheds light on why healthy people of the same age respond differently to vaccines.

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Who should receive COVID-19 vaccine boosters?

Older people, immunocompromised people and those with underlying health conditions can benefit most from additional shots.

New Clinical Trials at Leading HIV Center Paused Over Funding Probe

“I worry for my patients,” says a researcher at the Chicago CORE center. The pause also affects trials for cancer, COVID and mpox.
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Paxlovid Reduces Serious Risks from COVID Omicron Variants

The antiviral treatment reduced the risk of hospitalization or death from SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants in older adults by 44%.

More Evidence COVID Vaccines Work Well for People With HIV

People with suppressed HIV respond well to mRNA vaccines, but individuals with a low CD4 count may not be adequately protected.

FDA Warns Evusheld May Not Protect Against Certain COVID-19 Variants

The monoclonal antibody combo is used as pre-exposure prophylaxis for immunocompromised people who may not respond to COVID-19 vaccines.

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COVID-19 Vaccine for Children after MIS-C Appears Safe

NIH-supported study finds no serious complications following rare immune condition.

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Detainees Dread COVID While Awaiting Immigration Hearings

At least 11 people have died from COVID-19 while in ICE custody, but advocates say that may be an underestimate.

Most Reported Substance Use Among Adolescents Held Steady in 2022

In 2022, reported use of any illicit drug within the past year remained at or significantly below pre-pandemic levels for all grades.

New Receptor “Decoy” Drug Neutralizes COVID-19 Virus and Its Variants

Investigational drug works differently than antibody drugs which are losing effectiveness against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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