Odds of SARS-CoV-2 infection down after third BNT162b2 dose
Dec 03, 2021
The estimated odds ratio of 0.14 at 28 to 65 days after receipt of the Pfizer-BioNTech booster was compared with those who received two doses.
Third BNT162b2 vaccine dose may cut severe COVID-19 outcomes
Nov 05, 2021
Fewer hospital admissions, cases of severe disease and COVID-19-related deaths were seen with the third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine versus two doses received five months ago.
Allergy history may up risk for reactions to mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
Nov 04, 2021
The risk for allergic reactions within three days of vaccination is higher for those with history of high-risk allergy, but most completed the two-dose regimen. The mRNA vaccines approved for use against...
For fully vaccinated, immunity against SARS-CoV-2 wanes over time
Oct 29, 2021
The researchers found that among persons aged 60 years or older, the rate of infection was higher for those fully vaccinated in January 2021 (when they were first eligible) versus those fully vaccinated...
Booster dose of J&J COVID-19 vaccine may increase immunity
Sep 21, 2021
New research indicates two doses of the vaccine boosts immunity from 74 to 94%.
Second, third COVID-19 vaccine may up relapse in glomerular disease
Nov 07, 2022
The absolute increase in the 30-day relapse risk associated with the second or third vaccine dose is small.
Bell palsy incidence higher with SARS-CoV-2 infection than vaccine
May 02, 2023
The review, however, showed a significantly increased incidence of Bell palsy in vaccine recipients versus those receiving placebo.
Biden administration may stop buying COVID-19 vaccines, treatments by fall
Aug 17, 2022
Tests, vaccines and treatments would be provided through the regular healthcare system.
Cardiac complications up after SARS-CoV-2 infection versus vaccines
Apr 06, 2022
“[T]he risks for these complications were higher after infection than after vaccination among males and females in all age groups,” the authors write.
Carrot or stick?
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 17, 2021
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s incentive to encourage COVID vaccination may be the biggest, but he’s not the only state or city official trying to entice residents to get the shot. And government...