15 million COVID-19 vaccine doses wasted in U.S. since March 1
Sep 02, 2021
Reasons why doses may be marked as wasted include a cracked vial, an error diluting the vaccine or a freezer malfunction.
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
EHR data support reported effectiveness of Ad26.COV2.S vaccine
Nov 02, 2021
The effectiveness of the Johnson & Johnson Ad26.COV2.S vaccine is 73.6% for preventing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, according to a study published online Nov....
FDA shortens time to booster after Moderna vaccine to five months
Jan 07, 2022
A similar time window for boosters is already in place for people who received the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine.
SARS-CoV-2 shot continues to prevent infection, hospitalization with delta variant
Aug 26, 2021
The SARS-CoV-2 infection rate and hospitalization rate was 4.9 and 29.2 times higher for unvaccinated versus fully vaccinated persons.
Most vaccinated adults plan to get boosters: poll
Dec 03, 2021
Although the vaccinated may want boosters, the unvaccinated do not appear to be increasing their share of getting their shots.
FDA expected to allow mix ‘n’ match COVID-19 vaccines
Oct 19, 2021
The agency will not recommend one vaccine over another but may say that it is preferable to use same booster as the vaccine.
FDA panel recommends approval of Johnson & Johnson booster shot
Oct 15, 2021
The booster shot is recommended for anyone 18 years and older, to be given at least two months after the first dose.
Vaccination seems less protective against transmission of delta variant
Jan 07, 2022
The reduction in transmission of SARS-CoV-2 associated with COVID-19 vaccination was smaller for the delta variant versus the alpha variant.
Biden administration to offer second COVID-19 boosters to those 50+
Mar 28, 2022
Although a second booster for older adults will be offered, federal health officials will not go so far as to recommend it.