FILE PHOTO: A patient suffering from COVID-19 receives treatment at the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the “Klinikum Darmstadt” clinic in Darmstadt, Germany, May 20, 2021. REUTERS/Kai PfaffenbachBERLIN (Reuters) – The parties holding talks on forming Germany’s next government have agreed to tighten care home’s protection from…
Racial Disparities in Kids’ Vaccinations Are Hard to Track
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The rollout of COVID-19 shots for elementary-age children has exposed another blind spot in the nation’s efforts to address pandemic inequalities: Health systems have released little data on the racial breakdown of youth vaccinations, and community…
Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Severity Increased During COVID-19
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol-related liver disease has increased in severity, a finding that is likely related to higher consumption of alcohol and reduced care. The difference was notable in higher Model for End-Stage Liver Disease–sodium (MELD-Na) scores, more signs of hepatic decompensation, and higher mortality rates….
California Prepares for Possible Winter Pandemic Surge
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. LOS ANGELES (AP) — California has begun positioning equipment and locking in contracts with temporary health care workers in preparation for another possible winter surge of coronavirus cases, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday. The most populous…
France’s Macron Extends Booster Shots
PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that booster shots for the COVID vaccine will be extended to those aged 50 and over from early December, and that the booster would become a requirement for health passes to remain valid. The third shot is so far available…
COVID-19 vaccination strategies that minimize R0 may offer greater protection to vulnerable age groups
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has claimed millions of lives worldwide. However, as vaccines became available, there was hope that this unprecedented pandemic would end. In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, an age-structured vaccination model was used, which kept vaccination coverage lower than average…
Schools Take Lead Role in Promoting Vaccines for Youngsters
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. With the approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for younger children, many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer the shots, which educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the…
Researchers explain why decaying SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in blood are not a problem after vaccination
One way messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines provide robust protection against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is by creating memory B cells that can detect the spike protein. Previous work has shown that the COVID-19 vaccine induces a robust germinal center response. When there is antigenic stimulation, naive…
Stay vigiliant… Booster jabs and masks are vital in helping us through winter
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Top medical officer Prof Jonathan Van-Tam warned of “darker winter…
‘Stay vigiliant’… Booster jabs and masks are vital in helping us through winter
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Top medical officer Prof Jonathan Van-Tam warned of “darker winter…
Scientists identify compound that shows potential in easing the symptoms of coronavirus infections
By studying a disease caused by a close cousin of the virus behind COVID-19, a team of scientists has identified a compound that shows potential in easing the symptoms of coronavirus infections. The team, from the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the University of North Carolina at…