BNT162b2 Vaccine Effective Against Severe COVID-19 in Adolescents
Two doses of the BNT162b2 vaccine are highly effective against COVID-19-related hospitalization and critical disease in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years.
COVID19 Vaccine
A New Year for COVID-19 and the Pandemic: Triumphs and Challenges
Dr Ryan Maves, CHEST COVID-19 Task Force Chair, talks about COVID-19-related triumphs of 2021, what clinicians can do now, and challenges for 2022.
COVID-19 Vaccines Reduce Hospitalizations and Death Among Patients With Cirrhosis
Investigators assessed outcomes in patients with cirrhosis following receipt of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
White House Sets Deadline for Large, Private US Companies to Mandate Vaccines
Large US companies have until Jan. 4, 2022, to ensure their employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Biden administration said.
Schizophrenia Linked to Higher COVID-19-Related Risks
Researchers assessed trends in COVID-19 vaccination, hospitalization, and mortality among individuals with schizophrenia.
One in 4 Parents Say Their Children Have Been Quarantined Since School Started
One-quarter of U.S. parents report that their child has had to quarantine because of possible COVID-19 exposure since school started, a new poll reveals.
CDC Expert Panel to Weigh In on Vaccine Boosters
Some committee members said they also did not feel comfortable offering booster shots to young people who may not need them, when the risks of a third dose are unknown.
FDA Approves Pfizer Booster Shots for Seniors, High-Risk Americans
The US FDA approved Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for people older than 65 years and for those at high risk for severe COVID-19.
More Than Half of Personnel at LTCFs Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19
Overall, 56.8 percent of health care personnel working at long-term care facilities (LTCFs) had completed COVID-19 vaccination through April 4, 2021.
COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Changing With Delta Predominance
These findings were consistent with a suggested reduction in vaccine protection against infection and continued protection against COVID-19-associated hospitalization and death.
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