Only 20% of American adults now say they will not get immunized, the lowest number ever.
Single dose of RSV vaccine prevents acute respiratory infection in seniors
Feb 17, 2023
High vaccine efficacy was seen against RSV A and B subtypes, across age groups among those aged 60 years and older, and for those with coexisting conditions.
Vaccines’ power against COVID-19 hospitalization fades in elderly
Aug 31, 2021
Hospitalization rates among the fully vaccinated were higher among older residents of nursing homes and among those with underlying conditions.
Bivalent COVID-19 mRNA booster effective
Dec 21, 2022
The bivalent booster is effective against COVID-19 hospitalization in immunocompetent adults and seniors.
FDA approves omicron-specific booster shots from Pfizer, Moderna
Aug 31, 2022
The vaccine advisory panel for the CDC is set to meet Thursday and Friday to discuss who should get the updated boosters.
Risk for blood clots after COVID-19 vaccination explored
Mar 11, 2022
Two studies show an increase in intracranial venous thrombosis, thrombocytopenia for those younger than 70 years and in CVST after ChAdOx1-S.
FDA limits use of J&J COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk
May 06, 2022
With safer two-dose vaccines such as Pfizer and Moderna widely available, the one-dose J&J shot should be limited, the FDA said.
White House urges COVID-19 booster shots again, citing effectiveness
Nov 23, 2022
The booster vaccine adds between 30 and 56% more protection against getting COVID-19.
CDC panel gives support to new COVID-19 booster shots
Sep 13, 2023
The new booster targets the XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant, which is similar to the dominant variant now circulating.
Vaccine rollout linked to drop in severe COVID-19 in dialysis patients
Feb 28, 2022
And patients on maintenance dialysis who received COVID-19 vaccination had decreasing antibody titers over time.