Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine: Updated Storage Conditions
The FDA has authorized undiluted, thawed vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to be stored in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (35°F to 46°F) for up to 1 month.
COVID19 Vaccine
After Setbacks, Sanofi/GSK COVID-19 Vaccine Performs Well in Early Trial
Researchers had to go back to the drawing board after early testing produced only a weak immune response in older people
mRNA Vaccines Effective for Preventing Symptomatic COVID-19
Vaccine effectiveness 82 and 94 percent for single dose, two doses among U.S. health care personnel at 33 sites across 25 U.S. states
Infliximab May Reduce Immunogenicity to SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine
Antibody concentrations lower in infliximab-treated individuals with IBD receiving single dose of BNT162b2 or ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine
Systemic Reactogenicity Up With Heterologous COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
More reported feverishness, chills, fatigue, headache, joint pain, malaise, muscle ache after heterologous versus homogenous doses
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast 78
This week we have news of a COVID-19 vaccine authorization expansion for adolescents; A new postoperative pain treatment; There’s a new insulin smart pen devices; Insulin products are recalled; And the FDA grants fast track status to a potential treatment for the rare disease, FSHD.
Delayed Hypersensitivity Reaction to Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine ID’d
Reaction occurred at or near injection site; reactions were pruritic, painful, and edematous pink plaques
Third-Trimester COVID-19 Vaccination May Protect Infants
Transplacental transfer of antibodies seen as early as 16 days following first dose of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer to Seek Approval in Fall for COVID-19 Vaccine Use in Children Aged 2 to 11
Company also plans to apply to the FDA this month for full approval of the vaccine for use in people ages 16 to 85 years
Biden Sets New Goal of Vaccinating 70% of Americans by July 4
So far, more than 56 percent of American adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine; more than 106 million fully vaccinated
