New surveillance tool can predict COVID variants of concern
In Nature Communications, authors describe a novel web platform for genomic surveillance of the SARS-CoV-2 virus called CoVerage, which could...
Vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines offer strong protection for cancer patients, but uptake remains low
Today, JAMA Oncology published two studies and a research letter on COVID-19 and cancer, including a retrospective cohort study showing...
CDC respiratory virus official resigns as former ACIP members warn of immunization progress rollback
A Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) scientist who leads the team that tracks respiratory virus hospitalizations abruptly resigned...
Vaccine RCT spreadsheet aims to show the data, dispel myths about vaccines
Since late April, an infectious diseases specialist at Stanford University and his colleagues have been volunteering their time on a...
Newly appointed CDC vaccine advisory committee holds first meeting, stirs more controversy
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory group met today in the first day of a shortened...
Analysis shows 2023-24 COVID vaccine offered strong protection against critical illness
A new study shows good 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in adults against medically attended COVID-19, especially against critical illness.The study,...
Quick takes: More H5N1 in dairy cattle, US COVID wastewater uptick, polio in Pakistan
Albert Martine / iStock An increase in uptake of routine childhood vaccines among US children over 15 years was associated...
WHO COVID origins panel focuses on 2 hypotheses amid big data gaps
Bill Gates at Gavi event in 2011. Photo: UK DFID / Flickr cc In the wake of US defunding of...
WHO adds XFG to SARS-CoV-2 variants under monitoring
Bill Gates at Gavi event in 2011. Photo: UK DFID / Flickr cc In the wake of US defunding of...
Quick takes: CDC accepts April ACIP vaccine recs, FDA official overruled scientists on 2 COVID vaccines
Governor Tom Wolf / Flickr cc The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) yesterday released its 2024 Forces of...