Disparities Found in Vaccination Coverage by Age 24 Months Before COVID-19
In 2017 to 2018, there were disparities in vaccination coverage for children up to 24 months by race/ethnicity, poverty status, and health insurance status.
Preventive Medicine
COPD Home Management Program Reduces Hospital Admissions
To what extent can a home-based, software-driven COPD management program led by respiratory therapists affect hospital admissions?
Voice as a Biomarker for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Study investigators aimed to develop a voice-based early warning system for COPD.
CDC Urges Flu Shots as Survey Shows Half of Americans Do Not Plan on It
Nearly half of U.S. adults are not likely to get a flu shot this season, which has prompted federal health officials to urge all Americans to get the flu vaccines.
Communication Interventions at Hospital Discharge Lowered Readmissions
Researchers examined existing data on the value of patient education at hospital discharge to determine its effect on outcomes.
US to Buy $1 Billion Worth of Rapid COVID-19 Tests
The Biden administration said Wednesday that it plans to purchase $1 billion worth of rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests.
Multidisciplinary COPD Screening May Improve Smoking Cessation Efforts
A pilot study of diverse health professionals explored the feasibility and effectiveness of screening and educating patients at high-risk for COPD.
ACIP: Updated Vaccine Guidance for the 2021-2022 Influenza Season
Routine annual vaccination is recommended for all patients 6 months of age and older who have no contraindications.
Long-Acting Monoclonal Antibodies Look Promising for COVID-19 Prevention
The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter PROVENT trial included 5197 participants aged 18 years and older who would benefit from AZD7442.
FDA Grants Fast Track Status to mRNA Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Candidate
mRNA-1345 is a vaccine candidate against RSV that utilizes the same lipid nanoparticle as Moderna’s authorized COVID-19 vaccine.
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