Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of July 6 to 9, 2021. This […]
Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of July 6 to 9, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.
CDC: Vaccinated Teachers, Students Can Skip Masks This Fall
FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — When schools open their doors this fall, teachers and students who are vaccinated can enter without masks, according to new guidance issued Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pfizer to Seek Approval for COVID-19 Booster Shot
FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Pfizer and its partner BioNTech announced Thursday they would seek approval for a booster COVID-19 shot and begin studies on a reformulated vaccine that targets the highly contagious Delta variant.
No Spectators to Be Allowed at Tokyo Olympic Games
FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — No spectators will be allowed at the Olympic Games in Tokyo when they begin in two weeks, organizers announced Thursday.
COVID-19 Cases Surge in Los Angeles County as Delta Variant Spreads
FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — There is “exponential growth” of COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County as the Delta variant becomes the dominant strain, health officials there reported Thursday.
Surges in Hospital Caseload Tied to Higher COVID-19 Mortality
FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Hospitalized COVID-19 patients cared for in hospitals with the greatest surges in caseload have twofold greater mortality risk than patients in hospitals not experiencing surges, according to a study published online July 6 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Health Equity Not Adequately Addressed in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Most state COVID-19 vaccination plans were created without advisement from a health equity committee, according to a research letter published online July 2 in JAMA Network Open.
Face Masks May Expose Children to Higher Carbon Dioxide Levels
FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Carbon dioxide levels among children wearing face masks may exceed healthy limits, according to a research letter published online June 30 in JAMA Pediatrics.
COVID-19 Death Toll Passes 4 Million Globally
THURSDAY, July 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The worldwide COVID-19 death toll topped 4 million on Thursday, with the highly contagious Delta variant spotted in more than 100 countries and the World Health Organization warning against nations relaxing restrictions too quickly.
Patient Engagement May Not Drive Return to In-Person Visits
Trends Reported in Vaccination Coverage for Adolescents for 2025 
AAP Issues Recommendations for Pediatric RSV Vaccination in 2026-2027 Season 
2005 to 2023 Saw More U.S. Women Never Screened for Cervical Cancer 
4CMenB Vaccine Confers Modest Protection Against Gonorrhea in Teens 
Social Media Warnings Could Discourage Use Among Teens, Young Adults 
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Flu Treatment With Oseltamivir Linked to Reduced Risk for Pediatric ICU Admissions, Length of Stay 
Reinitiating Obesity Meds After Bariatric Surgery Tied to Greater One-Year Weight Loss in Youths 
