News
Antimicrobial resistance linked to 1.2 million global deaths in 2019
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
“Antibiotic resistance is placing pressure on health care systems and leading to significant health loss,” said Dr. Kevin Ikuta.
News
Feds’ website for free at-home COVID tests launches day early
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
- Kelly Wairimu Davis, MS
Here’s what we know so far.
News
Could the Omicron surge hasten the transition from pandemic to endemic?
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
“It’s an open question if another highly transmissible variant will emerge,” said Dr. Michael Lin.
News
FDA backs Pfizer booster for 12- to 15-year-olds
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
The agency also shortened the recommended time between a second dose and the booster to 5 months or more,
News
COVID-19, sure, but what else will we remember 2021 for?
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
A majority of respondents chose COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy or refusal as the medical news or event that frustrated them in 2021.
News
FDA OKs emergency use of Merck pill for COVID-19
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
Similar to FDA authorization of another antiviral pill regimen granted to Pfizer, molnupiravir should be taken early in the course of COVID-19...
News
FDA authorizes Pfizer antiviral pill for COVID-19
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
The antiviral is only for people who test positive for the coronavirus and who are at high risk for severe COVID...
News
Convalescent plasma cuts COVID-19 hospitalizations in half: Study
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
“We have a new tool to keep people from progressing in their disease and to reduce progression or...
News
First Omicron variant case identified in U.S.
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
“All close contacts have been contacted and have tested negative.”
Opinion
Q&A: Meeting the challenge of giving COVID vaccines to younger kids
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
- Kelly Davis, MA
Pediatric experts share best practices for meeting the challenges of immunizing children aged 5-11 years.