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News, opinions and meeting coverage in primary care.

A photo of a woman鈥檚 hand lifting a vial of the recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) from a box.

<乌鸦传媒>Dementia Risk Drops With Shingles Vaccine

Recombinant shingles vaccine tied to 164 additional days without dementia diagnosis

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<乌鸦传媒>IG Live July 19: Measles, Bird Flu, COVID, Oh My!

Experts unpack what recent outbreaks mean for public health

A photo of a female Aedes albopictus mosquito acquiring a blood meal from a human host.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC Tells Docs to Be Alert for Dengue as Cases Ramp Up Worldwide

Even in the U.S., local mosquitoes are a growing threat

FDA APPROVED RSV prefusion F protein-based vaccine (Arexvy) over a microscope image of respiratory syncytial viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Expands Use of RSV Vaccine to Include More Adults

Arexvy now approved for people 50 years and older at increased risk of serious outcomes

A photo of a deer tick on a person鈥檚 skin.

<乌鸦传媒>Three-Dose Lyme Vaccine Candidate Stimulates Immunogenicity, Appears Safe

But public acceptance of a vaccine requiring multiple boosters could be problematic, experts say

A photo of three girls affected by measles in 1949.

<乌鸦传媒>Measles Is Preventable. How Did the World End Up Back Here?

Health professionals must encourage vaccination and fight misinformation

A photo of vials of Spikevax and Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccines.

<乌鸦传媒>Only One Harm From mRNA COVID Vaccines, Report Determines

Independent reviewers reject causal links to infertility, myocardial infarction, stroke

A photo of a teen male receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC: COVID Vax Not Linked to Sudden Deaths in Young Adults

Mortality from vaccine-related myocarditis not supported by Oregon death records

A photo of an outdoor sign advertising a flu and covid vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>Experts in Industry Wrangle Over Whether Combo Vaccines Are Beneficial for Adults

Panelists from companies making such vaccines see "enormous" benefit, others are more skeptical

A photo of a senior man receiving a COVID vaccination.

<乌鸦传媒>Latest COVID Shots Protect Against Serious Outcomes

Effectiveness against COVID-related hospitalization ranged from 43% to 52%

A scanning electron microscope image of a respiratory syncytial virus

<乌鸦传媒>Congress Should Simplify Medicare's Vaccine Coverage

All ACIP-approved vaccines should be covered by Medicare Part B

A photo of the Davos-Congress-Center in Davos Platz, Switzerland

<乌鸦传媒>A Global Meeting of the Minds at Davos: What's on the Horizon for Health?

A look at key takeaways from this year's meeting

A computer rendering of RSV viruses in the lungs.

<乌鸦传媒>Moderna's mRNA RSV Vaccine Effective in Older Adults

Whether it provides lasting protection remains to be seen

A photo of a female physician in her office talking to her male patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Ask Your Patients: 'Have You Gotten Your Annual COVID Shot?'

Primary care providers should broach this topic with all patients

<乌鸦传媒>Live Shingles Vaccine and Waning Immunity; Semaglutide and CV Events

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A photo of a syringe in a blue rubber gloved hand in front of an out of focus pregnant woman.

<乌鸦传媒>What Will It Take to Get Pregnant Women Vaccinated?

Lifelong education is essential

A photo of a woman in winter hat, scarf and gloves surrounded by COVID viruses in an urban environment.

<乌鸦传媒>How Bad Will This Respiratory Virus Season Be? CDC Weighs In.

Agency officials also outlined recommendations for COVID, RSV, and influenza vaccines

FDA EUA Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine over a photo of a person holding a vial of Nuvaxovid.

<乌鸦传媒>Novavax's Updated COVID Shot Authorized by FDA

Protein-based vaccine is refreshed with 2023-2024 formula targeting XBB strain

A photo of a woman receiving a COVID vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>Rare Links Between COVID Vaccines and Adverse Events Studied

Researchers discuss what we can learn from "long vax" symptoms

A close up photo of a woman鈥檚 mouth showing partial facial paralysis.

<乌鸦传媒>Bell's Palsy Occurred More Frequently With COVID Vaccines

But SARS-CoV-2 infection tripled the risk over vaccination

A close up photo of a male nurse about vaccinate a woman.

<乌鸦传媒>New Guideline: Vaccinations OK With Few Tweaks for Rheum Patients

No reason to withhold in vast majority of cases, ACR panel says

ACR over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

<乌鸦传媒>For Better COVID Vax Response in Rheumatology Patients, Hold the MMF Longer

Small study suggests at least a 10-day holiday

A computer rendering of a box of Prevnar 20.

<乌鸦传媒>ACIP Backs Recs for New Pneumococcal Vax in Previously Immunized Adults

CDC advisors address who should get 20-valent conjugate vaccine after PCV13

A photo of a vial of COVID-19 vaccine with the Sanofi and GSK logos on the label.

<乌鸦传媒>Bivalent COVID Vax Gets Phase III Win Against Omicron, Companies Say

Sanofi, GSK boast of 72% efficacy against Omicron variant

A photo of a stack of COVID vaccination record cards

<乌鸦传媒>Two Nurses Charged With Selling Fake COVID Vax Cards

Julie DeVuono and Marissa Urraro earned some $1.5 million from scheme

A man wearing a protective mask puts his hands up towards a rubber gloved hand holding the COVID vaccine and syringe.

<乌鸦传媒>Emotional Epidemiology of Disease Is as Critical as Clinical Epidemiology

Gaining the trust of your patients is more important than ever

A screenshot from this White House COVID-Response Team briefing

<乌鸦传媒>'Winter of Severe Illness, Death' for the Unvaccinated, White House Warns

Fully vaccinated individuals must still get boosted for optimal protection, says Fauci

AMA over a photo of Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒>AMA Delegates Target Naturopaths Who Write Vaccine Exemptions

Other proposals focused on minimum wage, access to menstrual care products, and looming pay cuts

A close up of a woman鈥檚 hands lifting a vial of Shingrix from a box.

<乌鸦传媒>Guillain-Barre Risk Up Slightly After Shingrix

Findings support FDA warning for recombinant zoster vaccine

A close up of a female nurse giving a man a COVID-19 vaccination in Austin, TX.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC Panel Champions 'Mix and Match' Booster Strategy

Unanimous vote for boosters in certain groups, without specifying which vaccine they should be

Several paper envelopes over a photo of a female physician in a white coat

<乌鸦传媒>Connecticut Doc Suspended for Mailing Blank Vaccine Exemptions

Actions by Sue Mcintosh, MD, said to be a "clear and immediate danger" to public health

ESC over a perspective view of a heartbeat on a vital signs monitor.

<乌鸦传媒>Good Results When Giving Flu Shots to MI Survivors Still in the Hospital

Vaccination prior to discharge linked to heart benefit

Close-up of bottles of COVID-19 vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>Bell's Palsy After COVID Vaccines Still Very Rare

New study looks at Pfizer, CoronaVac shots in Hong Kong

Photo of vials of the drug Shingrix.

<乌鸦传媒>Shingrix OK'd for Immunocompromised Adults

CDC's vaccine committee currently discussing vaccine for this population, manufacturer says

The packaging and vial of the Zoster Vaccine Recombinant, Adjuvanted SHINGRIX.

<乌鸦传媒>Shingles Risk Slashed in IBD Patients After Vaccine

Study found certain medications also showed lower incidence rates

A mature man with Bell鈥檚 Palsy smiles on the right side of his face while the left side remains slack.

<乌鸦传媒>Two Shots, Two Paralyses After COVID Vaccine

First report of two contralateral Bell's palsy episodes in the same patient

<乌鸦传媒>HIV Independently Tied to More Severe COVID-19

WHO analysis also shows higher risk for inhospital mortality

<乌鸦传媒>The U.S. Fumbled the Early COVID Response in Two Major Ways

Marty Makary, MD, and Andy Slavitt review those initial strategies and public health messages

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<乌鸦传媒>Anti-Vax Pediatrician Is Back in Business, Kind Of

Restrictions will require previously suspended doctor to stay mum on vaccine protocols

A senior man grimaces with fear as he is about to get vaccinated.

<乌鸦传媒>Patients Want COVID Shot From Their Primary Care Docs

But both patients and physicians must still overcome several barriers to care delivery

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