More Batches of Moderna COVID-19 Shots Shipped Amid Reports of Shortages
While supplies of the updated Pfizer booster shot appear to be plentiful, some pharmacies have reported not having enough of the updated Moderna vaccine.
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Twelfth Version of Living Guideline Issued for Drugs for COVID-19
The guideline authors strongly recommend against the use of sotrovimab and casirivimab-imdevimab for patients with COVID-19.
COVID-19 Hospitalization Rates Higher in Unvaccinated During Omicron
Monthly COVID-19-associated hospitalization rates ranged from 3.5 times to 17.7 times higher in unvaccinated persons than vaccinated persons, regardless of booster dose status.
FDA Authorizes Omicron-Adapted Booster Doses of Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines
The FDA has authorized the bivalent Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines as a single booster dose at least 2 months following the primary or booster vaccination.
For Many, Myocarditis Risk Higher After SARS-CoV-2 Infection Than Vaccination
The risk of myocarditis was generally greater after SARS-CoV-2 infection than after COVID-19 vaccination.
Certain Blood Cancer Patients Do Not Seroconvert After a Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose
Seroconversion rates were low for patients receiving anti-CD20 therapy, CAR T-cell therapy, and transplants, as well as CLL patients taking ibrutinib.
Evidence Updated on Myocarditis After mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination
The incidence of myocarditis appeared to be higher with the Moderna vaccine than with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Reformulated Booster Shots Ready by September, White House Says
The Biden administration is working on contracts for the reformulated booster doses.
Odds of Hospitalization Lower With Remote Monitoring in COVID-19
Researchers observed a shorter length of stay and less intensive care use with a remote patient monitoring program.
Third, Fourth COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Boost Humoral Response in Seniors
Third and fourth doses were tied to significantly increased anti-S IgG titers in older adults, but the optimal timing of additional doses was not known.
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