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Minister for Equalities calls for everyone to get COVID-19 jabs

The final report into Covid-19 disparities sets out how Government research identified the key virus risk factors - such as occupation, household size and wider living circumstances - for specific groups and used that data to provide targeted, evidence-based guidance and advice on how to reduce the risk of infection.

3 Dec 2021

New nanoparticle adjuvant could help make vaccines more powerful

A common strategy to make vaccines more powerful is to deliver them along with an adjuvant - a compound that stimulates the immune system to produce a stronger response.

3 Dec 2021

Evaluating comparative effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNtech and Moderna vaccines among US veterans

A new study provided evidence of a lower 24-week risk of COVID-19–related outcomes among recipients of the mRNA-1273 vaccine, compared to their counterparts who received the BNT162b2 vaccine.

3 Dec 2021

Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in New York State

A new study reports that BNT162b2 booster doses are safe and have shown enhancement in short-term protection against the Delta variant.

3 Dec 2021

Predicting COVID-19 transmission dynamics in the USA

Researchers used an SEIR type compartmental model to predict the dynamics of COVID-19 transmission in the USA.

3 Dec 2021

Characterization of two novel SARS-CoV-2 delta variant sublineages

Researchers characterized the two novel AY.43 sublineages of the SARS-CoV-2 delta variant with probable Brazilian origin.

3 Dec 2021

Risk of COVID-19 hospitalization among children with markers of uncontrolled asthma

The paper describes a national cohort study including all children in Scotland between the ages of 5 and 17 years who were part of the Early Pandemic Evaluation and Enhanced Surveillance of COVID-19 (EAVE II).

3 Dec 2021

Novel peptide-antibody fusion molecule enhances SARS-CoV-2 variant neutralization

A recent study reports neutralizing efficacy for a fused peptide-antibody molecule against SARS-CoV-2, providing hope that therapeutic neutralizing antibodies may soon be available.

3 Dec 2021

Study finds third dose of BNT162b2 or mRNA-1273 is moderately effective against post-vaccination COVID-19 infection

The current study used VHA electronic health records (EHR) to estimate the effectiveness of the booster dose in the USA against post-vaccination COVID-19.

3 Dec 2021

Modeling emergence and dynamics of new COVID-19 variants in the UK

Computer simulations describe global features observed in the daily number of cases and can be applied to any country of interest.

3 Dec 2021

Hybrid immunity provides the highest and most durable immunity against SARS-CoV-2 infection

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2 Dec 2021

Link between tobacco product use and alcohol consumption with anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers after BNT162b2 vaccine

In a Japanese study, smoking, HNB tobacco products, and alcohol use have been shown to impair the immunological response to the COVID-19 vaccination.

2 Dec 2021

£700 million will help hospitals across England tackle waiting lists and improve care

Hospitals across the country will benefit from a share of £700 million to expand wards, install modular operating theaters, upgrade outpatient spaces and MRI and screening technology, to help reduce waiting lists.

2 Dec 2021

Government signs new contracts to secure the supply of vaccine stock in light of new variant

The government has signed new contracts to secure the supply of our vaccine stock to future proof the country's vaccine programme.

2 Dec 2021

Most U.S. states failed to prioritize cancer patients for COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Almost two-thirds of U.S. states failed to prioritize cancer patients for COVID-19 vaccinations, despite recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to a study being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

2 Dec 2021

Vaccine News and Research

Latest Vaccine News and Research

Minister for Equalities calls for everyone to get COVID-19 jabs

New nanoparticle adjuvant could help make vaccines more powerful

Evaluating comparative effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNtech and Moderna vaccines among US veterans

Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in New York State

Predicting COVID-19 transmission dynamics in the USA

Characterization of two novel SARS-CoV-2 delta variant sublineages

Risk of COVID-19 hospitalization among children with markers of uncontrolled asthma

Novel peptide-antibody fusion molecule enhances SARS-CoV-2 variant neutralization

Study finds third dose of BNT162b2 or mRNA-1273 is moderately effective against post-vaccination COVID-19 infection

Modeling emergence and dynamics of new COVID-19 variants in the UK

Hybrid immunity provides the highest and most durable immunity against SARS-CoV-2 infection

Link between tobacco product use and alcohol consumption with anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers after BNT162b2 vaccine

£700 million will help hospitals across England tackle waiting lists and improve care

Government signs new contracts to secure the supply of vaccine stock in light of new variant

Most U.S. states failed to prioritize cancer patients for COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Green seaweed extract exhibits anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity in vitro

‘Boost Day’ drive launches to mark one year since COVID-19 vaccine approval in the UK

Researchers report antibody cocktails are promising candidate tools for controlling new SARS-CoV-2 variants

Freeze-dried liposomes could be used in potential COVID-19 vaccines

Pandemic may have impaired people's cognitive abilities and altered risk perception

Event guide: 3rd mRNA Process Development & Manufacturing Europe eBook

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

Vaccine News and Research

Latest Vaccine News and Research

Event guide: 3rd mRNA Process Development & Manufacturing Europe eBook

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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