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New COVID-19 Vaccines That Target KP.2 Variant Available
Two mRNA vaccines target the KP.2 variant, while a third vaccine targets the JN.1 variant, a predecessor to KP.2.
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Updated COVID Vaccines: Who Should Get One, and When?
Both of the updated mRNA vaccines target Omicron’s KP.2 strain of the JN.1 lineage.
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As Interest From Families Wanes, Pediatricians Scale Back on COVID Shots
Pediatricians are unsure how many COVID vaccines to order as interest drops, and each shot expires in 30 days.
From the Journals
COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Shortens Menstrual Cycles in Teens
“These data are potentially important for counseling parents regarding potential vaccine refusal in the future for their teen daughters.”
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ABIM Revokes Two Physicians’ Certifications Over Accusations of COVID Misinformation
Two critical care docs lose ABIM certification following advocating for ivermectin as a treatment for COVID.
Commentary
Viral Season 2024-2025: Try for An Ounce of Prevention
In addition to hygiene and self-care we now have vaccinations aimed to prevent COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus.
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How Safe is Anti–IL-6 Therapy During Pregnancy?
Transient neonatal cytopenia was the only possible adverse outcome that could be related to anti–IL-6 therapy.
From the Journals
Pediatric Studies Produce Mixed Messages on Relationship Between COVID and Asthma
The most recent of several studies exploring the impact of COVID-19 infection on children with asthma suggests vaccination reduces asthma symptoms...
Opinion
Chronic Absenteeism
The family that treats school attendance as optional is likely to produce adults who take a similarly nonchalant attitude toward their employment...
News
The Push to Get More People Into Long COVID Studies
Websites that are easier for the layperson to access would allow for wider participation and simplified enrollment procedures would make it easier...
Conference Coverage
New mRNA Vaccines in Development for Cancer and Infections
Different forms and designations of mRNA vaccines are used, depending on the application and desired effect.