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 Feb. 8 to 12, 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 Feb. 8 to 12, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.
Airport COVID-19 Safety Measures Still Need Work
FRIDAY, Feb. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Safety measures taken by U.S. airports have lowered travelers’ risks of getting the new coronavirus, but more needs to be done, a new report claims.
COVID-19 Vaccines for U.S. Children Still Months Away
FRIDAY, Feb. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Late summer will be the earliest that children in the United States could receive COVID-19 vaccines, experts say.
Most Adults Will Continue Public Health Safety Measures After Pandemic
FRIDAY, Feb. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Most Americans plan to continue many of the pandemic precautions in the name of public health, even when the COVID-19 pandemic is over, according to the results of a survey released by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
COVID-19 Vaccines Likely Available to All Americans by April: Fauci
FRIDAY, Feb. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Any American will be able to start getting vaccinated by April, the nation’s leading infectious diseases expert predicted Thursday.
Prophylactic Anticoagulation May Cut COVID-19 Mortality
FRIDAY, Feb. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Prophylactic anticoagulation is associated with reduced risk of 30-day mortality among patients admitted to hospital with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection, according to a study published online Feb. 11 in The BMJ.
Many Health Care Workers Report Vaccine Hesitancy
FRIDAY, Feb. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Many health care workers report they may delay getting the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a research letter published online Feb. 9 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
COVID-19 Transmission Low in Day Camps With Safety Measures
FRIDAY, Feb. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 transmission can be mitigated in child care settings even during times of high community incidence, according to a study published Feb. 3 in Pediatrics.
Modifications Can Improve Mask Efficacy for Reducing Exposure
THURSDAY, Feb. 11, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Good fit is important for maximizing mask performance to reduce exposure to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 respiratory droplet particles, according to research published in the Feb. 10 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Millions of Counterfeit N95 Face Masks Sold to Americans
THURSDAY, Feb. 11, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Sales of foreign-made counterfeit N95 face masks in at least five states are being investigated by U.S. officials.
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Study Looks at Barriers to Initiation of Rotavirus Vaccine 
~16 Percent of COVID Cases Develop Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Tied to Nearly Doubled Risk for Flu, COVID-19 in Childhood 
Adenotonsillectomy Tied to Increase in Respiratory Tract Infections in Children 
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Flu Treatment With Oseltamivir Linked to Reduced Risk for Pediatric ICU Admissions, Length of Stay 
AAP Releases Influenza Vaccine Recommendations for All Children 6 Months and Older 
