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The Evidence Is In: COVID Vaccines Do Protect Cancer Patients

Intranasal COVID-19 Vaccine Effective in Animal Studies

T Cells Recognize Recent SARS-CoV-2 Variants

The Evidence Is In: COVID Vaccines Do Protect Cancer Patients

Intranasal COVID-19 Vaccine Effective in Animal Studies

T Cells Recognize Recent SARS-CoV-2 Variants

Antibodies attacking SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19

Is COVID-19 PrEP on the Horizon?

Post-exposure and pre-exposure prophylaxis could be a game-changer for immunocompromised people.

Interferon Does Not Improve Outcomes for Hospitalized Adults with COVID-19

Treatment with interferon beta-1a plus the antiviral remdesivir was not superior to remdesivir alone.

FDA Advisors Recommend Moderna and J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

Many people who received any of the authorized COVID-19 vaccines will be eligible for an additional dose.

People With Substance Use Disorders May be at Higher Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Breakthrough Infections

Co-occurring health disorders appear to contribute to increased risk, NIH study suggests.

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Generates Long-Lasting Immune Memory

People who received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine had strong immune memory of SARS-CoV-2 six months after vaccination.

Oral Antiviral Drug Cuts COVID-19 Hospitalization in Half

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

FDA Authorizes Booster Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Certain Populations

Third dose OK’d for people over 65, those at risk for severe COVID-19 and those at high risk of exposure to the coronavirus.

Autoimmune Response Found in Many With COVID-19

About half of people hospitalized with COVID-19 had antibodies that could mistakenly attack the body’s own proteins and tissues.

FDA Advisors Favor COVID Vaccine Booster for People 65 and Older

The committee voted against third shot for all adults, however, casting doubts on Biden’s booster plan.

Misdirected Antibodies Linked to Severe COVID-19

Antibodies that mistakenly target the body’s own immune-system proteins may account for about 20% of COVID-19 deaths.

Where Breast Cancer Screening Rates Dropped During COVID-19

Community clinics in low-income communities saw a decline in breast cancer screening during the pandemic, new report finds.

Many Cancer Patients Should Receive Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

Certain types of cancer treatment can lead to inadequate immune response.

Hamster Study Evaluates Airborne and Fomite Transmission of SARS-CoV-2

Coronavirus transmission via fomites is markedly less efficient than airborne transmission but does occur.

Researchers Launch Trial of mRNA Vaccines for HIV

The experimental vaccines use the same technology as the highly effective Moderna COVID-19 shot.

FDA Grants Full Approval of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

Full approval could encourage more people to get vaccinated and raises the prospect of off-label use.

Joint Statement from HHS Public Health and Medical Experts on COVID-19 Booster Shots

Health officials are preparing to offer booster shots for all adults starting eight months after the second dose.

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The Evidence Is In: COVID Vaccines Do Protect Cancer Patients

Intranasal COVID-19 Vaccine Effective in Animal Studies

T Cells Recognize Recent SARS-CoV-2 Variants

The Evidence Is In: COVID Vaccines Do Protect Cancer Patients

Intranasal COVID-19 Vaccine Effective in Animal Studies

T Cells Recognize Recent SARS-CoV-2 Variants

Is COVID-19 PrEP on the Horizon?

Interferon Does Not Improve Outcomes for Hospitalized Adults with COVID-19

FDA Advisors Recommend Moderna and J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

People With Substance Use Disorders May be at Higher Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Breakthrough Infections

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Generates Long-Lasting Immune Memory

Oral Antiviral Drug Cuts COVID-19 Hospitalization in Half

FDA Authorizes Booster Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Certain Populations

Autoimmune Response Found in Many With COVID-19

FDA Advisors Favor COVID Vaccine Booster for People 65 and Older

Misdirected Antibodies Linked to Severe COVID-19

Where Breast Cancer Screening Rates Dropped During COVID-19

Many Cancer Patients Should Receive Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

Hamster Study Evaluates Airborne and Fomite Transmission of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers Launch Trial of mRNA Vaccines for HIV

FDA Grants Full Approval of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

Joint Statement from HHS Public Health and Medical Experts on COVID-19 Booster Shots

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