Sharon Moore-Caldwell, August 25, 2023 When I was a practicing pediatrician, I had many conversations with parents and caregivers about immunizations. Many wanted their children to receive the recommended immunizations. However, some were vaccine-hesitant, and a few were completely opposed …
What to know about new COVID-19 shots, RSV treatments
Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, August 21, 2023 The U.S. will head into this year’s fall and winter respiratory virus season with new tools aimed at easing the threat of infections due to a “tripledemic” of COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) …
New COVID Variant BA.2.86 Pirola: What We Know About Symptoms, Spread
Caroline Kee, Today, August 21, 2023 A new COVID-19 variant BA.2.86, which appears to be highly mutated from more recent versions of the coronavirus, is now in the United States, as well as several other countries. Public health officials are …
COVID hospitalizations spike in Tennessee
Alex Fitzpatrick, Kavya Beheraj, Nate Rau, Axios, August 18, 2023 COVID-19 hospitalization rates across Tennessee rose 48% between June and July amid signs of a late summer wave sweeping the country. By the numbers: The average COVID-19 hospitalization rate nationwide rose …
Moderna’s updated COVID vaccine effective against ‘Eris’ variant in humans
Pratik Jain, Reuters, August 17, 2023 Moderna (MRNA.O) said on Thursday an initial study data showed its updated COVID-19 vaccine to be effective against the “Eris” and “Fornax” subvariants in humans. The company expects the updated shot to be available, pending approval …