The CDC recommends that toddlers receive the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine as a standalone immunization.
Plaque growth can lead to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and other life-threatening cardiovascular events for as long as 1 year.
Post-exertional malaise, or exercise intolerance, was seen in 36% of those with long COVID.
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In contrast, the condition affected less than 1% of the Swedish population before the pandemic.
The authors call for more research to identify patient groups that could benefit from repeated treatment for COVID-19 after symptom and/or viral RNA rebound.
The findings, the authors say, supports the need to reconsider the federal decision to remove vaccine eligibility during pregnancy.
The Vaccine Integrity Project staff and advisors note the conspicuous and consequential absence of US health agency vaccine campaigns and annual vaccination reminders ahead of respiratory virus season.
In-hospital death among nebulized-heparin recipients was 4%, compared with 14% in controls.
Changes in, or loss of, sense of smell can have a profound impact on a person's well-being, the authors say.
Specialists with the Infectious Diseases Society of America said last week's meeting was a clear departure from ACIP's standard operating procedures and created more confusion.
ACIP narrowly rejects its working group’s proposal to require a doctor’s prescription for the vaccine.
Seven states and New York City have been collaborating since early 2025 but formally announced the collaborative yesterday.
Among more than 10,000 participants with prior infection, the odds of having long COVID symptoms were lower in those aged 70 and older than in younger age-groups.