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The Intersection of Demographic Factors and Comorbidities on Mortality Risk in Patients With COVID-19

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Bradley van Paridon

Investigators conducted a study to determine the relationship between demographic characteristics and comorbidities on the risk of mortality in patients with COVID-19.

Body Mass Index and Morbidity in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19

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Sheila Jacobs

Is body mass index associated with morbidity in patients hospitalized with COVID-19?

Delta Variant Now Fueling 99% of US COVID-19 Cases

If a person is diagnosed with COVID-19 in the United States right now, it is almost certainly caused by the delta variant.

Lower Dose of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Works Well in Young Children

A smaller dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine safely triggers a strong immune response in children as young as 5 years.

COVID-19 School Closures Take Toll on Mental Health of Older Children

Children who are older, Black and Hispanic, and from families with lower income who attended school remotely in 2020 experienced disproportionate mental health difficulties.

BNT162b2 Elicits Lower Antibody Levels Than mRNA-1273 Vaccine

BNT162b2 elicits relatively lower antibody levels to the SARS-CoV-2 spike RBD than mRNA-1273, and lower antibody levels are observed with BNT162b2 in older versus younger adults.

COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida Pack a One-Two Punch

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Jeanelle Jacobs

A public health emergency has been declared in Louisiana and Mississippi after Hurricane Ida caused power outages amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vaccine Effectiveness High for Preventing COVID-19 Hospitalization

Vaccine effectiveness is high for preventing COVID-19-associated hospitalization, even during predominance of the SARS-CoV-2 delta strain.

Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Discussed

The current evidence suggests that vaccine efficacy is high against severe disease, with no evidence of declining protection.

Fauci: COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under 12 Could Come This Fall

Many parents hoping for COVID-19 vaccines for their children younger than 12 years may get their wish this fall.