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Vaccine Hesitancy: COVID-19 to Influenza

October 22nd 2024

Vaccine hesitancy grew more prominently in the wake of COVID-19 and the spread of misinformation. This flu season, seeking out reliable sources of health information will help individuals make the best decisions to protect themselves.

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5 Things to Know About the Current Mpox Outbreak

By Kyle Munz

August 23rd 2024

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COVID-19 Vaccination Shows Favorable Risk-Benefit in Sickle Cell

By Connor Iapoce

July 31st 2024

Doctor giving senior woman vaccine | Image credit: stock.adobe.com - Konstantin Yuganov

Risk of Long COVID Has Declined, Largely Due to Vaccination

By Laura Joszt, MA

July 17th 2024

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Vaccines Reduce Declines in Respiratory Parameters Post COVID-19 Among Health Care Workers

By Skylar Jeremias

December 29th 2023

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November 21st 2024

Navigating the HIV Treatment Frontier: Equipping Managed Care Professionals With Strategies for Innovation, Access, and Adherence

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February 16th 2023

What We’re Reading: Social Security, Medicare Warnings; FDA Experts Back OTC Naloxone; Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccines Stay Free

AJMC Staff

Social Security and Medicare spending could double by 2023; FDA panel experts want naloxone to be available over the counter after the drug information is revised; Moderna announced its COVID-19 vaccines will stay free, and the Biden administration might keep tests and treatments free for the uninsured.

February 13th 2023

Protection From COVID-19 Infection With Omicron Variant Waned After 6 Months

Julia Bonavitacola

A new study found that protection from the Omicron variant waned 6 months after the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in older patients.

February 9th 2023

Adult Immunization Recommendations Receive Update for 2023

Julia Bonavitacola

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices released the update to the Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule for all US residents aged 19 years and older, which has been approved by the CDC and medical groups.

February 1st 2023

Patients Receiving Organ Transplants Undervaccinated Against Influenza, Pneumococcus

Julia Bonavitacola

Vaccination rates against influenza and pneumococcus were lower in patients receiving organ transplants who lived outside of urban areas and had lower socioeconomic status.

January 27th 2023

What We’re Reading: Blood Donation Guidance Updated; COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy Simplified; FDA Reviewing CBD Product Safety

AJMC Staff

The FDA is relaxing some time-based deferrals for donating blood; new guidance aims to streamline the COVID-19 vaccination process; Congress has been called on to solidify cannabidiol (CBD) regulations.

January 23rd 2023

COVID-19 Vaccines in Children Aged 5 to 11 Effective, Safe, Study Finds

Julia Bonavitacola

A new review found that messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines were able to prevent COVID-19 infection and severe illness in children aged 5 to 11.

January 20th 2023

Immunocompromised Patients Had Low Uptake of mRNA COVID-19 Boosters

Julia Bonavitacola

A study found that adherence to the CDC recommendation of mRNA monovalent COVID-19 boosters was low in immunocompromised individuals.

January 19th 2023

Evaluating the Potential of Next-Generation Vaccines for Respiratory Viruses

Julia Bonavitacola

A perspective article discussed the possible approaches that scientists can take in developing a new generation of vaccines to fight against several respiratory viruses.

January 16th 2023

4-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Less Effective Beyond 90 Days

Julia Bonavitacola

A new study has found that vaccine effectiveness against infection after 4 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine disappeared after 90 days for Omicron variants BA.2, BA.2.12.1, BA.4, and BA.5, although it remained effective against hospitalizations.

January 13th 2023

Vaccinated, Unvaccinated First Responders Have Significantly Different Beliefs About Effectiveness

Julia Bonavitacola

Depending on their COVID-19 vaccination status, there were differences in the sources first responders in Kentucky preferred to receive information from, their willingness to believe conspiracy theories, and the perceived risk of the virus.

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