Advice from healthcare providers increases vaccination rates, new study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 17, 2021
A nudge from a healthcare provider makes a big difference in who is likely to get vaccinated, new evidence reveals.
Vaccines slash risk of ‘long COVID’ symptoms by up to 80%: study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2022
Patients who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are much less likely to report having long-term effects of the disease, investigators report.
In a first, FDA advisers endorse vaccines to prevent RSV in older adults
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 01, 2023
In landmark decisions, the advisers recommended that two new vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) should be approved for use in older adults.
Study confirms effectiveness of bivalent COVID booster; AHCA helps spread word
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 22, 2022
New data and support materials are available for clinicians who want to encourage more residents and staff to get the updated COVID-19 booster shot.