How good is children’s immunity to covid19 infection ? A new study found that children infected with the SARS2 virus are less likely than adults to produce antibodies against the virus, despite having similar symptoms and levels of the virus…
As COVID-19 restrictions loosen across Canada, some experts say it’s still too early to consider the pandemic over, pointing to concerning hospitalization rates and the threat of a more contagious Omicron subvariant. #COVID19 #Omicron #Canada Watch The National live on…
Abstract Despite significant advances in child survival in the last few decades, infectious diseases continue to be one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality, especially in the neonatal period. Newborns are at increased risk of infections because their…
During this Grand Rounds, experts discuss “Immune Signatures of COVID-19.” Presenters: Prasanna Jagannathan, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine, Stanford University Catherine Blish, MD, Professor, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Stanford University Learn more: https://medicine.stanford.edu/
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is under fire for failing to publish data related to the COVID-19 pandemic about hospitalizations and the efficacy of booster shots. Apoorva Mandavilli, a reporter with the New York Times, which first reported…
For COVID-19, pregnant individuals remain one of the least vaccinated groups in the US, especially concerning with increased risks of pregnancy complications due to COVID-19, including hospitalization and preterm birth, which are preventable with vaccination. In addition, a newborn’s immune…
