By Adriel Bettelhein July 11, 2024, COVID-19 cases are growing or likely growing in 45 states and territories, and more than half of the states have virus levels that are “very high” or “high” as a summertime wave expands, according to the …
New ACIP recommendations for RSV, COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines, plus updated flu vaccine
July, 8, 2024 AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on …
COVID-19 Variant Update
July, 3, 2024 As of June 25, 2024, the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants KP.2, KP.3 and LB.1 have high prevalence in the United States. CDC Nowcast projections estimate KP.3 to account for approximately 33% of new COVID-19 illnesses in the U.S. …
NIH-sponsored trial of nasal COVID-19 vaccine opens
Monday, July 1, 2024 Candidate vaccine could provide enhanced breadth of protection against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. A Phase 1 trial testing the safety of an experimental nasal vaccine that may provide enhanced breadth of protection against emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2, …
Updated COVID vaccines and flu shots recommended for fall: CDC panel
By Eduardo Cuevas, June 27, 2024 People 6 months old and older should update their COVID-19 and flu shots this fall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday. The unanimous vote by a CDC advisory panel indicates that, …