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Azelastine Nasal Spray Reduces Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Infection

FRIDAY, Sept. 5, 2025 – Azelastine nasal spray is associated with a reduced risk for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, according to a study published online...

Moderna's New Lower-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine, mNexspike, Approved by FDA

TUESDAY, June 3, 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new lower-dose vaccine for active immunization against COVID-19 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus...

CVS, Walgreens Limit COVID Vaccines in Some States as Rules Shift

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 — CVS and Walgreens are changing where and how they offer COVID-19 vaccines this season as they work to comply with state laws and current U.S. Centers for Disease Control and P...

Novavax's Nuvaxovid 2025-2026 Formula COVID-19 Vaccine Approved in the U.S.

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the Nuvaxovid 2025-2026 Formula for the ...

COVID-19 Tied to Higher Risk for Inflammatory Diseases of the Airways

THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 – People who have had COVID-19 have an increased risk for developing certain new-onset type 2 inflammatory diseases of the airways, while receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine...

FDA Approves Updated COVID Vaccines, But Fewer People Will Be Eligible

THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the fall season but has restricted who can receive them. This marks the most limited f...

Pfizer and BioNTech’s Comirnaty Receives U.S. FDA Approval for Adults 65 and Older and Individuals Ages 5 through 64 at Increased Risk for Severe COVID-19

NEW YORK & MAINZ, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE) August 27, 2025 – Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE, “Pfizer”) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech”) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) h...

Heart Patients Urged To Seek Vaccination For Common Infectious Diseases

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 27, 2025 — It is vital that people with heart disease get vaccinated against common infectious diseases like COVID-19, influenza and RSV, a new clinical guideline says. Vaccination c...

COVID-19 Linked To Asthma, Seasonal Allergies

FRIDAY, Aug. 22, 2025 — COVID-19 infection might increase a person’s risk of developing asthma, seasonal allergies and long-lasting sinus problems, a new study says. However, vaccination appears to re...

COVID Can Prematurely Age Blood Vessels

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 — COVID-19 infection appears to cause women’s blood vessels to age prematurely, potentially increasing their risk of heart disease, a new study says. Women infected with COV...

AAP Issues New Vaccine Guidelines That Differ From U.S. Government Advice

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 — For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued vaccine recommendations that differ from U.S. government guidelines. In new guidance r...

COVID-19 Infection Linked to Accelerated Vascular Aging

MONDAY, Aug. 18, 2025 – COVID-19 is associated with early vascular aging, as assessed by carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV), an established biomarker of large artery stiffness, and this...

Do You Have Long COVID? Depends Whom You Ask, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 13, 2025 — Do you suspect you have long COVID, but aren’t sure? The answer you get will largely hinge on whom you ask, a new study says. The medical field still lacks a clear answer as...

Summer COVID Surge Continues as Wastewater Levels Rise, CDC Says

TUESDAY, Aug. 12, 2025 — The summer surge of COVID-19 continues with new federal data showing the virus is on the rise in many parts of the country. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and P...

Nearly 9 in 10 ER Patients Aren't Fully Vaccinated

MONDAY, Aug. 11, 2025 — Nearly 9 out of 10 adults who land in an ER haven't been fully vaccinated, a new study says. People who came to an emergency department for treatment of minor injuries or i...

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