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…
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.
ACIP Recommends Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Aged 5-11 Years
CDC advisory panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
The ACIP has issued a recommendation for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5-11 years in the United States.
A CDC advisory panel now recommends the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 years in the United States.
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.
ACIP Recommends Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for Adults Aged 18 Years and Older
What does the CDC's vaccine committee recommend for adults getting Moderna's COVID shot?
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has issued a recommendation for use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in adults aged ≥…
The CDC's vaccine committee officially recommends adults 18 and older in the United States receive the Moderna COVID-19 shot.