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FDA APPROVED Chikungunya vaccine (Ixchiq) over a transmission electron microscope image of chikungunya viruses.

First Chikungunya Vaccine Lands Conditional FDA Approval

High level of seroprotection, but adverse reactions warrant postmarketing study

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MedPod Today: So-Called 'Abortion Reversal'; CMS Cuts; Tinnitus After COVID Vax

番茄社区app reporters offer further insights on these recently covered topics

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Lawsuit Challenges Federal Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

Claims "consistently lost, ignored, denied, or caught up" in bureaucracy, complaint alleges

A photo of a syringe in a blue rubber gloved hand in front of an out of focus pregnant woman.

What Will It Take to Get Pregnant Women Vaccinated?

Lifelong education is essential

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CDC Panel Backs Broader Use of Mpox Vaccine

And ACIP also recommended use of the new pentavalent meningitis shot

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Misinfo Removal Continues; New Meningitis Vax Approved; Long COVID and Menopause

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区app staff

Should Scientists Openly Debate Vaccine Policies?

Paul Offit, MD, says it is the obligation of scientists and physicians to "point to the truth"

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The Case for a Yearly COVID Booster Shot

New analysis of Moderna's COVE trial looked at best time for boosters

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Novel Vaccines Promising for Chikungunya, Cytomegalovirus

Trials meet all primary aims, poising them to advance toward clinical use

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I Lost My Baby Brother to RSV, Others Don't Have To

Two new tools can prevent tens of thousands of hospitalizations and deaths

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RSV Vaccine Maintains Efficacy Across Two Seasons in Seniors

And second dose after 1 year appeared to add no extra protection

U.S. Healthcare System Creates Barriers to Vaccine Access, Expert Says

Clinics are struggling to purchase pediatric COVID vaccines and the monoclonal antibody for RSV

IDWeek over a photo of Boston Convention & Exhibition Center - Boston, MA.

Intranasal COVID Vaccine Generates Strong Immune Response

Plus: Detecting viruses in wastewater and the maternal RSV vaccine for protecting infants

Docs and Vaccine-Hesitant Patients: Don't Debunk, but Do Discuss

Ryan Hassan, MD, MPH, urges clinicians to be gentle when dealing with disinformation and distrust

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Severity of RSV Hospitalizations Rivals COVID in Older Adults

Consider age, underlying medical conditions in RSV vaccine recs, researchers say

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How Bad Will This Respiratory Virus Season Be? CDC Weighs In.

Agency officials also outlined recommendations for COVID, RSV, and influenza vaccines

FDA EUA Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine over a photo of a person holding a vial of Nuvaxovid.

Novavax's Updated COVID Shot Authorized by FDA

Protein-based vaccine is refreshed with 2023-2024 formula targeting XBB strain

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A Framework to Communicate With Pregnant Patients About the RSV Vaccine

A values-based decision-making framework is key

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COVID Vax in Pregnancy Protects Young Infants Against Omicron

But only about one-fourth of pregnant women reported getting the vaccine

A photo of a female healthcare worker preparing a COVID booster shot.

Clean Up the COVID Booster Mess by Returning to a Single-Payer System

We must reopen the door to easy preventive care access

A photo of a vial of Comirnaty COVID vaccine and a syringe laying on a calendar.

When's the Best Time to Get the Updated COVID Shot?

Experts weigh in on timing and availability

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COVID Vax Appointment Cancelled? New Shot Rollout Faces Challenges

Insurance approval delays, slower than ideal supply chain contributing to rocky vaccine rollout

Who Really Needs a Yearly COVID Booster?

"We will have the biggest impact by focusing on high-risk groups," Paul Offit says

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When It Comes to Vaccine Strategy, Be Careful Comparing the U.S. to Other Countries

The health landscape varies significantly from country to country

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Vaccine Research and Combating the Anti-Science Movement Go Hand in Hand

An excerpt from Hotez's new book, The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science

Is Being a Night Owl Unhealthy? CRC Screening Not Recommended Enough

Also in TTHealthWatch: CVD death and obesity

Paul Offit Goes Off on Religious Vaccine Exemptions

Mississippi "loophole" may allow people to avoid vaccination for any reason at all

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What It Will Really Take to Restore Trust in the CDC

A singular narrative, consistency, and relatability are paramount

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CDC Advisors Support Updated COVID Shots for All

Committee members raised concerns that a more graded recommendation would contribute to inequity

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Should You Get the Flu Shot and COVID Booster at the Same Time?

New data shed light

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CDC: This Season's Flu Shot Appears Effective Against Serious Cases

Southern Hemisphere data show 52% protection for flu-related hospitalization

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Most Patients Don't Realize HPV Causes Throat Cancer, Survey Finds

But education and shared decision-making can convince some patients to get vaccinated

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Vaccines Not Linked to MS Flare-Ups

Nationwide French study might clear up a decade of doubts

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How to Help Patients Navigate a Newly Complex Vaccine Season

The primary message should focus on the importance of the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines

MedPod Today: Texas Abortion Ban Fallout, Movie Docs, and Fall COVID Shots

Three 番茄社区app reporters discuss abortion care, doctors in movies, and fall boosters

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Can COVID, Flu, and RSV Shots Be Given at the Same Time?

Here's how experts are strategizing fall vaccines

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What to Know About New Tools to Fight RSV

Two vaccines and a monoclonal antibody aim to bring down the burden of RSV

FDA APPROVED RSV prefusion F protein vaccine (Abrysvo) over a photo of a male nurse preparing to vaccinate a pregnant woman.

RSV Vaccine Approved for Use in Pregnancy to Protect Infants

Prescribing info has warning about the potential risk for premature birth

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Delayed Period After COVID Shot? It's the Same With COVID-19 Infection

Temporary effect of about 1 day was similar for both, researchers say

A computer rendering of the Osivax vaccine and a flu virus.

Universal Flu Vaccine Candidate Shows Promise in Mid-Stage Trial

Efficacy in range of NIH target, exploratory analysis finds

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