With approval of Pfizer vaccine, half of unvaccinated poll respondents likely to get COVID shot
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 01, 2021
Nearly 50% of unvaccinated Americans who have heard about the FDA’s approval say they will now “probably” or “definitely” consider getting the shot, according to a new Harris poll.
Nationwide trial finds Pfizer vaccine is safe, highlights heart risk from COVID-19
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 30, 2021
The risk ratio of heart inflammation is higher after COVID-19 than after vaccination, investigators said. SARS-CoV-2 infection substantially increases the risk of many serious adverse health events, they...
Healthcare worker study shines light on who is most at risk of a vaccine reaction
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 26, 2021
A study in nearly 1,000 healthcare workers has pinpointed factors that may boost the odds of having a reaction to a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.
Israeli study shows Pfizer booster gives seniors big rise in immunity
Aug 23, 2021
Israel approved booster shots for people aged 60 years and older late last month; the government lowered the age of eligibility to 40 years last week
FDA’s full approval of Pfizer vaccine stokes provider optimism
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Danielle Brown
Aug 24, 2021
Long-term care providers are hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration’s full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine will help increase vaccine confidence among its workers and ultimately...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Aug. 23
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 23, 2021
FDA pushing to fully approve Pfizer COVID vaccine this week … Accessible strength training nearly equals effect of drugs in lowering blood pressure, experts find … Need for yearly COVID shot may not...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Aug. 18
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 18, 2021
U.S. reportedly sets time to renew COVID shots at 8 months, while Pfizer releases trial data in bid to expand booster shot access … Patients taking type 2 diabetes drugs may have fewer Alzheimer’s...
Moderna vaccine may shield more against breakthrough infections than Pfizer: study
Aug 12, 2021
Findings based on non-peer-reviewed, preprint data
Also in the News for Tuesday, Aug. 10
Aug 10, 2021
SNF faces appeal over wrongful death suit, resident’s competency to sign arbitration agreement … New variant seen in U.S. killed seven vaccinated residents at European nursing home … Mask misuse...
FDA may grant Pfizer vaccine full approval by Labor Day: report
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 05, 2021
The nationwide rise in COVID-19 cases driven by the highly transmissible delta strain has spurred the agency move quickly, sources told The New York Times.