mRNA vaccines effectively prevent SARS-CoV-2 in adults in real-world setting
Jul 01, 2021
For those with SARS-CoV-2 infection, vaccinated participants had a lower mean viral load, risk of febrile symptoms and illness duration.
Non-COVID-19 mortality lower after COVID-19 vaccination
Oct 25, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine recipients have a lower risk for non-COVID-19 mortality, according to research published in the Oct. 22 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity...
COVID-19 cases, deaths down in seniors after vaccine introduction
Jun 10, 2021
Lower rate ratios for COVID-19 cases, ED visits, hospital admission and deaths were seen comparing oldest age group with younger adults.
Flu vaccine tied to lower Alzheimer’s disease risk in older adults
Jul 26, 2022
Vaccination was associated with a 40% reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
Rates of COVID-19, severe illness lower with BNT162b2 booster dose
Dec 09, 2021
A second study shows a reduction in the rate of death due to COVID-19 with a booster dose of BNT162b2 (Pfizer–BioNTech).
Flu vaccine may protect against adverse events after SARS-CoV-2
Aug 17, 2021
Individuals who had received a flu vaccination had lower risks for sepsis, stroke and deep vein thromboses as well as emergency department and ICU admissions
mRNA COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness lower during delta strain era
Aug 20, 2021
Adjusted effectiveness was 53.1% against infection in nursing home residents during the period when delta strain was predominant.
COVID-19 vaccine booster dose cuts infection in those 60 and older
Sep 17, 2021
A large Israeli study shows a reduction in confirmed infection and severe illness among adults 60 years of age and older.
Neutralization titers against omicron up with mRNA-1273 boost
Jan 28, 2022
After a mRNA-1273 (Moderna) boost, neutralization titers against the omicron variant were 20 times higher than than those at one month after second dose.
Vaccination protects overweight, obese against severe COVID-19
Jul 01, 2022
Protection against severe COVID-19 was similar for those who were overweight or obese versus those at a healthy weight; lower protection was seen for those who were underweight.