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When's Best Time for Your COVID Booster? That May Depend on You
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 2, 2024
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Folks might want to try timing their COVID-19 booster vaccine to coincide with a period of increased transmission in their area, a new study suggests.
Doing so can improve protectio...
Repeat COVID Vaccination Could Shield Against Wide Range of Viruses
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 21, 2024
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Powerful COVID vaccines could be setting people's immune systems up to successfully fight off not just future COVID variants, but other types of coronaviruses as well, a new study shows.<...
Pandemic Didn't Lower Parents' Trust in Childhood Vaccines
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2023
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Lots of vaccine disinformation spread during the pandemic, and doctors worried that may have given some parents pause about not only the risks of the COVID shot, but of childhood vaccines as well.
Now, new research puts that worry to rest.
"We did not see a signifi...
Anti-Vax Trend May Harm Pet Dogs, With Half of Owners Against Immunization
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 7, 2023
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Some people mistrust the safety and effectiveness of human vaccines for COVID-19 and other diseases, a fact that became abundantly clear during the pandemic.
Now, a new survey of 2,200 dog owners shows this mistrust may often extend to canine vaccinations.
The fin...
Does Prior Omicron Infection Shield Against Future Infection? Maybe Not
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2023
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People may assume that a COVID-19 infection protects them the next time they encounter the virus, but that's not necessarily true.
A new study of 750 vaccinated seniors living in retirement homes and long-term care facilities found that those infected during the first om...
Got Smallpox Vaccine as a Child? You're Probably Immune to Mpox
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2023
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Smallpox vaccines, which were routinely given into the 1970s, seem to provide protection from mpox, a new study says.
The mpox virus, responsible for a worldwide outbreak last year, could surge again this summer, public health experts have warned. It was previously call...
FDA Panel Backs First RSV Vaccine Given in Pregnancy to Protect Infants
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2023
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The first vaccine designed to protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) by vaccinating their mothers during pregnancy has been backed by a panel of advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
On Thursday the independent committee of experts voted u...
FDA Panel to Vote on First RSV Vaccine Given in Pregnancy to Protect Infants
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2023
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The first RSV vaccine designed to protect infants is under consideration by a panel of advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
An independent committee of experts will vote Thursday on whether to recommend the shot for pregnant mothers at 24 to 36 weeks gestat...
Severe Obesity Could Mean Faster Decline of Immunity From COVID Shot
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2023
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Severely obese people may need more frequent COVID-19 booster shots to keep their immunity going, new research suggests.
Protection from the shots declines more rapidly in those who are severely obese compared to those at a normal weight, according to scientists at the ...
'Muted' Immune Response May Explain Why COVID Is Tougher for Obese People
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2023
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Obesity is a well-known risk factor for severe COVID-19, and researchers think they've uncovered a possible reason why.
Obese folks appear to have a blunted inflammatory response to COVID, leaving their immune systems less capable of fighting it, according to a recent st...
A Good Night's Sleep Could Give Your Vaccine a Boost
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 14, 2023
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It may be possible to nudge your vaccine to work a little better. The trick is a good night's sleep.
Sleep helps the immune system respond to vaccination, according to a new meta-analysis of past research, published March 13 in Current Biology.
In it, rese...
Strong Side Effects From Your COVID Shot? That Could Be a Good Thing
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2023
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Side effects from a COVID-19 vaccination might have made you feel poorly for a day or two, but that may have come with an extra benefit.
A new study of health care workers finds a link between stronger side effects and a longer-lasting vaccine.
In addition, those ...
Prior COVID Infection Brings Strong, Long-Lasting Immunity: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 17, 2023
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Natural immunity acquired from a COVID infection provides strong and lasting protection against severe illness if a person becomes reinfected, a new evidence review has concluded.
Ten months after a COVID infection, protection against hospitalization and death remains at...
Two Vaccines May Soon Shield Seniors Against RSV
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 16, 2023
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Older people have vaccines available to prevent severe influenza and COVID-19, but there's been nothing to protect against the third respiratory virus that contributed to this season's wretched "triple-demic."
Until now.
Two major pharmaceutical companies published...
How Worried Should the World Be About Bird Flu in Humans?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2023
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A highly infectious strain of avian influenza is tearing through commercial and backyard poultry flocks, causing egg prices to rise as sick chickens are culled across the United States.
Now, some experts are worried that the H5N1 avian flu might become humankind's next p...
In a First, COVID Vaccine Is Added to Adult Immunization Schedule
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 9, 2023
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For the first time, COVID-19 vaccines have been added to the list of routine immunizations recommended for adults -- a further sign the virus is here to stay.
The addition is being made to the 2023 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule, released Thursday by the Advisor...
Flu Shot Could Be a Lifesaver for Folks With Chronic Ills
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 8, 2023
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The U.S. flu season is expected to extend into spring, and experts say it's not too late to get a flu shot.
Last year's flu season was mild, but this season has already seen triple the number of flu-related deaths in the United States.
"Even a minor respiratory vi...
Knowing Someone Who's Been Ill or Died of COVID Pushes Folks to Get Vaccine: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2023
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A new study shows the importance of the messenger when trying to encourage people to get their COVID-19 vaccines.
People who know someone who was sickened by the virus or who died from it were twice as likely to get their own vaccinations, researchers report.
"Th...
Yes, Kids Ward Off COVID More Easily. But Their Immune System Pays a Price
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 27, 2023
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Children's amped-up immune systems allow them to beat back COVID-19 easily, producing a strong initial response that quickly slaps away the virus.
But there might be a price to be paid for that sharp reaction, a
Vaccinated Moms' Breast Milk Could Protect Baby From COVID
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 12, 2023
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Infants too young to be vaccinated for COVID-19 get some protection from their mothers' breast milk, researchers say.
The new study follows up on findings published in 20...
Bivalent COVID Boosters Offer No Extra Protection, Studies Suggest
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 11, 2023
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The updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters intended to defend people against emerging Omicron variants don't appear to provide any better protection than the original shot does, two new studies find.
The new mRNA bivalent boosters produced by Moderna and Pfizer only attack th...
Adults May Be Losing Immunity to Mumps. Are Boosters Needed?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2023
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Despite routine use of a childhood vaccine, the United States still sees outbreaks of mumps. Now, a new study reinforces the belief that it's due to waning immunity post-vaccination.
Mumps is a viral infection best known for causing puffy cheeks, a swollen jaw, fever and...
Getting COVID Booster Helps Your Antibodies Last Longer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 28, 2022
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While getting a COVID-19 vaccine provides antibodies against the coronavirus, getting a booster shot creates a longer-lasting antibody response, according to new research.
"These results fit with other recent reports and indicate that booster shots enhance the durability...
Defenses Down: COVID Antibodies in Nose Decline First
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2022
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Researchers think they've figured out why people can become reinfected with COVID-19, despite immunity gained from either vaccination or a previous infection.
It turns out that antibodies produced in the nose -- the first line of defense against respiratory viruses like ...
FDA OKs Bivalent COVID Boosters for Kids 6 Months and Older
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2022
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The updated bivalent COVID-19 boosters are now approved for use in children as young as 6 months of age, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today.
Children can receive either a Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent booster shot, although the rules differ depen...
Immune System T-Cells Can Still Fight COVID Variants, But for How Long?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2022
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While people's immune system T-cells can still target the spike proteins of the COVID coronavirus, their power to do so is waning over time, researchers report.
As the virus continues to mutate, T-cell recognition of newer variants may be lost, the researchers cautioned....
Many U.S. Parents Avoid Vaccine Talks With Child's Doctor
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 21, 2022
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Vaccines have become a hot topic in the past few years, but a new survey finds many parents aren't discussing immunization with their child's doctor.
Though a child's pediatrician has often been the go-to resource on vaccines, the University of Michigan Medicine poll fo...
Kids Born by C-Section May Have Weaker Response to Vaccines
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- November 16, 2022
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Babies born via cesarean section may not mount as strong an immune response after some childhood vaccines compared to babies delivered vaginally, researchers suggest.
Antibody levels can be checked in blood or saliva, and babies born vaginally had higher levels of antibo...
Three-Fifths of World's People May Have Been Exposed to COVID
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 11, 2022
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COVID-19 swept across the world far more effectively than previously thought, with a stunning number of cases left unreported as recently as the summer of 2021, a new World Health Organization (WHO) study says.
About 3 out of every 5 human beings carried antibodies again...
For Pregnant Women and Their Newborns, COVID Vaccine Offers Better Protection Than Prior Infection
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2022
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Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 while pregnant provides higher levels of antibodies for both mom and baby than catching the virus does, a new study finds.
When pregnant women received one of the two available mRNA vaccines, researchers found that the women had 10-fold hi...
As Tough Flu Season Looms, CDC Hopes for More Flu Shots Among Minorities
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2022
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It's a troubling equation: Many Americans with the highest rates of hospitalization for influenza have the lowest uptake of the annual flu vaccine.
That's why the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is stepping up outreach to minority communities, including B...
With Tough Flu Season Already Here, An Expert Answers Your Flu Shot Questions
- Dennis Thompson
- October 14, 2022
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Indications are that this year's flu season is going to be particularly nasty, making the annual influenza vaccine even more important than usual, infectious disease experts say.
People already are landing in the hospital with severe cases of influenza, about a month ahe...
More Evidence COVID Boosters Improve Seniors' Immunity
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2022
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For older adults, getting vaccinated provides protection against COVID-19, but getting a booster is a key part of maintaining that immunity, a new study confirms.
'Breakthrough' Infections After COVID Vaccine Can Help Prevent Future Illness
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2022
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It's very frustrating to get a COVID-19 vaccine and then wind up catching the virus anyway.
COVID Shots' Effect Fades, But Boosters Bring Protection Back: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2022
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Updated COVID-19 booster shots that target Omicron variants are rolling out across the United States, and a new study argues they're coming at just the right time.
Protective antibod...
Regular Exercise Can Help Shield You From Severe COVID
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2022
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Looking for a new reason to work out?
Here's a good one: Regular exercise appears to significantly reduce your risk of getting COVID-19, a large international research review has found.
Is the War Against COVID Variants Won in the Nose?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2022
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The best booster for COVID vaccinations might not be yet another shot, but a nasal spray, an early study hints.
Since early on in the pandemic, some researchers have speculated that the most effective way to fight COVID is through vaccines that not only spur an immune re...
25 Million Kids Missed Routine Vaccinations Worldwide in 2021
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 15, 2022
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Roughly 25 million children around the world missed critical vaccinations during 2021, as the pandemic continued to disrupt routine medical care, a new report from the World Health Organization and U...
What's the Best Timing for COVID Shots in Pregnancy?
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 30, 2022
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Getting a COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy can help protect both mother and baby.
But does it matter which vaccine or at what stage of pregnancy a woman rece...
Babies, Toddlers & the COVID Shot: An Expert Answers Your Questions
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2022
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After a very long wait, babies, toddlers and preschoolers can now get COVID-19 shots.
Many parents may feel relief, but some may also have questions. Dr. Jessica Ericson, a pediatric infectious disease physician at Penn State Health Children's Hospital in Hershey, Pa., o...
COVID Boosters Raise Antibody Levels by 85% in Nursing Home Residents
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2022
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Getting a COVID-19 booster shot can significantly increase an at-risk person's immunity and protect against the contagious Omicron variant.
New research f...
U.S. HPV Vaccination Rates Rising, Even Among Boys
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2022
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More and more of America's teens are getting vaccinated against the human papillomavirus virus (HPV), new research indicates.
COVID Breakthrough Infections More Likely in People Living With HIV
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2022
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Even after vaccination, living with HIV ups the odds for COVID infection, new research shows.
The study found that vaccinated people living with HIV have a 28% higher risk of developing a "breakthrough" COVID infection compared to those who don't have the AIDS-causing v...
How Many Days Do COVID Antibodies Stick Around?
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 3, 2022
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Adults who get COVID-19 could have antibodies circulating in their blood for nearly 500 days after infection, new research suggests.
"We now have a good estimate of how long antibodies last aft...
It's the Number of COVID Shots You Get, Not Combination, That Brings Immune Boost
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 2, 2022
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The number of COVID-19 vaccine doses received - not the combinations - is the key to strengthening your immune system to protect against different variants of the coronavirus, including Omicron, a new study suggests.
A team from the Chinese University of Hong Kong also d...
Prior COVID Won't Shield Kids From Omicron, But Vaccine Might
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 2, 2022
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Children who have had COVID-19 aren't protected against the Omicron variant, but vaccination does cut their chances of infection, a new study shows.
"I hear parents say,...
Cancer Patients Have Even Greater Need for COVID Boosters: Study
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2022
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Cancer patients continue to face more risk from COVID-19, even if they've been vaccinated.
Although vaccination is effective for most people who have cancer (even though they're immunocompromised by the disease and their cancer treatments), its effectiveness wanes...
Could a COVID Infection Help You Ward Off the Common Cold?
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2022
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If you get infected with COVID-19, there may be a sliver of a silver lining: COVID may help protect you against the common cold, researchers say.
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 belongs to a large and diverse family of coronaviruses that include
Could Obesity Blunt the Response to the COVID Vaccine?
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 6, 2022
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Obesity can complicate the course of COVID-19. Now, a new study says it can also reduce the effectiveness of COVID vaccines.
The researchers also found that the two vaccines used in their study triggered different levels of immune responses in severely obese people. They...
Antibiotics in Infancy May Weaken Response to Childhood Vaccines
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2022
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Babies and toddlers who've been given antibiotics might have a less vigorous immune response to routine childhood vaccinations, new research warns.
The study is the first to suggest that antibiotics m...