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Study Finds No Link Between COVID Vaccine And Miscarriage Risk
THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 — There’s no link between the COVID-19 vaccine and miscarriage, a new study says. COVID poses significant risks to pregnant women, including preterm birth, maternal death and ne...
No Link Found Between COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy and Spontaneous Abortion
THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 – There is no association between COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy and spontaneous abortion, according to a study published online May 2 in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Sangini ...
RSV Vaccines, Nirsevimab Tied to Reduced RSV-Linked Hospitalization
TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 – Maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination and nirsevimab were associated with a reduction in RSV-associated hospitalization rates among infants aged 0 to 7...
U.S. Advises Older Travelers to Avoid Chikungunya Vaccine
TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 — U.S. health officials are telling travelers aged 60 and older to avoid a chikungunya vaccine while they investigate possible side effects. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
Combined Flu, SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine as Effective as Individual Vaccines for Older Adults
FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 – mRNA-1083 vaccine is noninferior and induces higher immune responses than recommended influenza and COVID-19 vaccines against several influenza strains and severe acute...
Nirsevimab Effective for Reducing Burden of RSV in Infants
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 – Nirsevimab is effective for reducing the burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants in real-world settings, according to a study published online May 1 in The...
Live Zoster Vaccination Linked to Lower Risk for Cardiovascular Events
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 – Live zoster vaccination is associated with a lower risk for overall cardiovascular events when compared with no vaccination, according to a study published online May 5 in...
Moderna's Combo Flu and COVID Shot Shows Promise
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 — A new vaccine that combines flu and COVID-19 protection in one shot shows promising results, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it wants more data before it c...
Dr. Vinay Prasad to Head FDA Vaccine, Biologics Division
WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has chosen Dr. Vinay Prasad, a professor at the University of California-San Francisco, to lead its Center for Biologics E...
Shingles Vaccine Could Protect Heart Health
WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 — The shingles vaccine has benefits that stretch beyond protecting older adults from the painful skin condition, a new study says. Folks who get the shingles jab have a 23% l...
RSV Antibody Treatment Effective For Babies
TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 – Newborns can be effectively protected against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection through the use of nirsevimab, a monoclonal antibody treatment, researchers report....
72 Percent of Infants Immunized Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus
TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 – In a recent study of a population of infants, published online May 6 in Pediatrics, 72 percent of infants were found to be immunized against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)....
COVID Boosters Might Not Be Updated For Next Season, FDA Commissioner Says
TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 – The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reiterated Tuesday that the agency is applying a more skeptical approach to this year’s round of COVID-19 vaccine b...
U.S. Sees Most Child Flu Deaths Since 2009
MONDAY, May 5, 2025 — More U.S. children have died from the flu this season than in any year since the 2009 swine flu pandemic, according to a new federal report. So far, 216 pediatric deaths have be...
Urticaria Reported in Trial of Investigational HIV mRNA Vaccines
MONDAY, May 5, 2025 – Urticaria is seen in association with experimental HIV-1 mRNA vaccination, according to a study published online April 29 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Sharon A. Riddler,...