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Omicron neutralizing titers after third BNT162b2 dose are persistent

The new study, published in the journal Cell Host and Microbe, also finds that the neutralization against Omicron remains robust at four months after the third dose of the BNT162b2 vaccine.

22 Feb 2022

Study shows Pfizer-BioNTech booster protects over 65s against Delta and Omicron

New research in nursing home residents found that a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was effective for at least three months in protecting against the Delta and Omicron variant. While two doses of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine showed poor neutralization to Omicron than Delta, a booster shot increased neutralizing antibody responses.

22 Feb 2022

Study of dental hygienists shows the profound impact of COVID-19 on clinical practice

Nearly two years into the pandemic with widespread availability of COVID-19 vaccines and a decrease in infections, new studies reveal dental hygienists have low COVID-19 infection rates and high vaccination acceptance.

22 Feb 2022

Poor sleep increases severity of viral respiratory infections including COVID-19

A new study explores the risk of respiratory infection with poor sleep in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

22 Feb 2022

Exploring the potential of mosaic RBD nanoparticles to fight SARS-CoV-2

Researchers explore the potential of mosaic receptor-binding domain nanoparticles in protective immunity against SARS-CoV-2

22 Feb 2022

New research focuses on improving the manufacturing process of lab-grown tissue from cells

Improving the way lab-grown tissue can be generated and organised from cells is the focus of new research from The University of Queensland.

22 Feb 2022

Unvaccinated students have eight times higher incidence of COVID-19 infection, study finds

Unvaccinated students had eight times the incidence of COVID-19 infection compared to vaccinated students in a North Carolina independent school, according to a study by the ABC Science Collaborative appearing online Feb. 22 in the journal Pediatrics.

22 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant rapidly takes over Delta viral strain in Norwegian households

Researchers compared the secondary attack rates SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variants of concern in Norwegian households.

22 Feb 2022

REGEN-COV antibody combination to prevent COVID-19 severity

A new study assessed the effectiveness of REGEN-COV, a combination of casirivimab and imdevimab monoclonal antibodies, in the prevention of COVID-19 disease severity.

22 Feb 2022

Prevalence of chemosensory loss induced by SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in Italy

Researchers conducted a prospective cohort study to determine the prevalence of chemosensory dysfunction in mild to moderate COVID-19 patients in Italy.

22 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV-2 reinfection risk in the population of the Abruzzo Region of Italy

Researchers evaluated the incidences of SARS-CoV-2 reinfections, hospitalizations, and death among the previously infected population of the Abruzzo region in Italy.

22 Feb 2022

Covid still threatens millions of Americans. Why are we so eager to move on?

Iesha White is so fed up with the U.S. response to covid-19 that she's seriously considering moving to Europe.

22 Feb 2022

Using IgG antibody assay to Identify natural SARS-CoV-2 infection in vaccinees

A recent study published in the journal of Mayo Clinic Proceedings predicted the seroprevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) natural infection in vaccinated individuals.

21 Feb 2022

Monitoring rise of SARS-CoV-2 variants in wastewater using genome sequencing

Researchers conduct genomic wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 following the emergence of the Alpha and Delta variants in the United Kingdom.

21 Feb 2022

Study reports potently neutralizing mucosal IgA in saliva of BNT162b2 vaccine recipients

researchers determine the strong neutralizing mucosal component emanating from intramuscular administration of an mRNA vaccine.

21 Feb 2022

COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to maternal mortality or morbidity from obstetric complications

Pregnant and postpartum individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy have an increased risk of maternal mortality or morbidity from obstetric complications, according to a recent study published in JAMA.

21 Feb 2022

Health Secretary statement on additional COVID-19 booster jabs from spring

Thanks to our COVID-19 vaccination rollout, we are already the freest country in Europe. It has saved countless lives, reduced pressure on the NHS and is allowing us to learn to live with the virus

21 Feb 2022

Prime Minister sets out the Government's plans to live with and manage COVID

Vaccines will remain the first line of defense against Covid-19 as the Prime Minister sets out the Government's plans to live with and manage the virus.

21 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant prompts system sciences and precision medicine

In a new review study, researchers aimed to describe the emergence of the Omicron variant, its structure, its impact on health and health systems, and the challenges that can be expected due to this variant.

21 Feb 2022

Comparative transmission study of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variant in England

Researchers performed an epidemiological cohort study to assess differences in transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variants in England.

21 Feb 2022

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Latest Vaccine News and Research

Omicron neutralizing titers after third BNT162b2 dose are persistent

Study shows Pfizer-BioNTech booster protects over 65s against Delta and Omicron

Study of dental hygienists shows the profound impact of COVID-19 on clinical practice

Poor sleep increases severity of viral respiratory infections including COVID-19

Exploring the potential of mosaic RBD nanoparticles to fight SARS-CoV-2

New research focuses on improving the manufacturing process of lab-grown tissue from cells

Unvaccinated students have eight times higher incidence of COVID-19 infection, study finds

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant rapidly takes over Delta viral strain in Norwegian households

REGEN-COV antibody combination to prevent COVID-19 severity

Prevalence of chemosensory loss induced by SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in Italy

SARS-CoV-2 reinfection risk in the population of the Abruzzo Region of Italy

Covid still threatens millions of Americans. Why are we so eager to move on?

Using IgG antibody assay to Identify natural SARS-CoV-2 infection in vaccinees

Monitoring rise of SARS-CoV-2 variants in wastewater using genome sequencing

Study reports potently neutralizing mucosal IgA in saliva of BNT162b2 vaccine recipients

COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to maternal mortality or morbidity from obstetric complications

Health Secretary statement on additional COVID-19 booster jabs from spring

Prime Minister sets out the Government's plans to live with and manage COVID

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant prompts system sciences and precision medicine

Comparative transmission study of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variant in England

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