Wildfire Smoke Exposure Associated with Asthma Emergency Department Visits in New York
Did wildfire smoke send people with asthma to New York emergency rooms?
An observational field report from New York found asthma-associated emergency department visits occurred following wildfire smoke exposure.
Wildfire smoke in New York linked to real asthma emergency visits, proving air quality matters for vulnerable lungs even without exact numbe…
CDC issues recommendations for anthrax vaccine use in the United States
Health officials issue updated recommendations for anthrax vaccine use
The CDC has published recommendations and reports regarding the use of anthrax vaccine in the United States.
Health officials updated anthrax vaccine guidelines to clarify when doctors should recommend the shot for prevention.
Neural tube defect risk similar in pregnancies of women with diagnosed HIV versus general population
Does HIV increase the risk of birth defects? A new study offers some reassurance
An observational study of pregnancies among women with diagnosed HIV in 15 U.S.
Pregnant women with HIV face the same risk of neural tube defects as the general U.S. population, according to new data.
Interim Recommendation Issued for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine in Adults
Health officials issue interim recommendation for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in adults
An interim recommendation for the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in persons aged 18 years and older in the United States has been issue…
Health officials issued an interim recommendation for adults to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in the United States.
Anaphylaxis cases reported after first dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in US surveillance
Early U.S. monitoring finds allergic reactions after first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses
A US surveillance report identified cases of anaphylaxis following first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine administered December…
U.S. health officials confirmed severe allergic reactions occurred after the first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses were given in late December…
ACIP Issues Updated Recommendations for Meningococcal Vaccination in the United States
What's the latest advice on who should get the meningitis shot?
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has published updated recommendations for the use of meningococcal vaccines in the U…
Updated CDC guidance now clarifies exactly who in the United States should get the meningitis vaccine to prevent serious infection.
ACIP issues interim guidance for initial COVID-19 vaccine allocation in the United States
Health officials issue interim guidance for initial COVID-19 vaccine allocation
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has issued interim guidance for the initial allocation of COVID-19 vaccine in the Un…
Health officials released interim guidance to help states plan the fair distribution of the first limited COVID-19 vaccine supplies to healt…
ACIP Issues Interim Recommendation for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in Adults
What did health officials recommend for COVID-19 vaccination in late 2020?
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices issued an interim recommendation for use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in persons…
On December 12, 2020, medical experts gave the green light for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for people aged 16 and older.
ACIP Issues Standard Recommendation for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in Adults
CDC panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 and older
The ACIP has issued a standard recommendation for use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in persons aged ≥16 years in the United States…
An expert panel now recommends the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for everyone aged 16 and older in the United States.
Observational report describes COVID-19 vaccination comparison between US adults with and without disabilities
How does disability affect COVID-19 vaccination rates in the U.S.?
An observational report described a comparison of COVID-19 vaccination status, intent, and perceived access between noninstitutionalized US …
A new report shows adults with disabilities in the U.S. face different realities than others when it comes to getting their COVID-19 shots.
Advisory committee recommends resuming Janssen COVID-19 vaccination for adults, citing benefits over risks
Health officials update recommendations for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
A U.S. advisory committee issued updated recommendations for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for persons aged ≥18 years.
Health officials keep the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine available for adults but add a warning about rare clotting risks for women aged…
ACIP issues interim recommendation for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents aged 12-15
Health panel issues interim recommendation for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices issued an interim recommendation for use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in adolesc…
A U.S. health advisory committee recommends the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents aged 12-15 to help prevent the virus.