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Regulators Sign Off on COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Mix and Match’

Federal agencies expand, clarify guidance on booster shots.

Adjuvanted Zoster Vaccine: Persistent Protection

The adjuvanted recombinant zoster vaccine efficacy is high and persistent, with apparent plateauing at > 84% four to six years after vaccination.

COVID-19 Vaccine mRNA Injection (Comirnaty)

Comirnaty is the first COVID-19 vaccine to receive full FDA approval.

COVID-19 Vaccination: The Heart of the Matter

The occurrence of myocarditis after receipt of COVID-19 vaccines is most frequent in young men and generally benign, with rapid resolution only through supportive care. Careful analysis indicates the benefit of vaccination outweighs the risk in all groups for whom the vaccine is recommended.

FDA Gives Full Approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine

A significant milestone in the ongoing battle against the pandemic.

Medical Groups Back Youth Right to Consent

National organizations filed amicus briefs in two federal cases centered on a law enacted in Washington, DC.

Survey: More Education Could Boost COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Among Youth

Adolescents and their parents are interested in taking the COVID-19 vaccine; more education and other developments could sway even more, according to the results of a survey. Respondents indicated more information on safety and efficacy for adolescents was one of the top factors that would increase the likelihood of taking the vaccine. They also said primary care providers and health officials were their most trusted sources for vaccine information.

Complicated Ethics of Adolescent Children Self-Consenting for Vaccines

Parental rights issues often are asserted, but at the same time, society has a stake in protecting children from harm, including medical neglect.

Many Ethical Considerations for MDs if Patient Is Unvaccinated

Beyond the ethical questions, there are logistics, privacy, and even equity concerns to consider.

Healthcare Workers, Hospital Systems Clash Over Vaccine Mandates

While it may be hard to understand why a person at higher risk for contracting the virus might take issue with this requirement, the idea of mandating the vaccine as a condition of employment is simply too strong a push for some. However, a coalition of healthcare organizations is calling on all medical facilities to mandate the vaccines.