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 19 to 23, 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 19 to 23, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.
Vaccinations Start to Climb in States Hit Hard by Delta Variant
FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In a sign that vaccine-hesitant Americans are starting to worry about the rapid spread of the highly infectious delta variant, vaccinations are beginning to rise in some states where COVID-19 cases are soaring, White House officials said Thursday.
Circulation of Respiratory Viruses Low During COVID-19 Pandemic
FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Circulation of respiratory viruses, including influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, was low during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research published in the July 23 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Black, Hispanic Communities Devastated by Loss Are Taking COVID-19 Safety Precautions
FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Black and Hispanic community perspectives on COVID-19 mitigation behaviors and testing are informed by devastating experiences, yet vaccine skepticism still exists, according to a study published online July 15 in JAMA Network Open.
Primary Care Plays Key Role in Vaccinating Older Individuals
FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Primary care physicians have been the largest provider of vaccinations for older individuals, according to a study published online in the July 1 issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
As Olympics Begin, Tokyo Posts Highest Number of New COVID-19 Cases in Six Months
THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — One day before the official start of the Tokyo Olympics, the city has recorded its highest number of new COVID-19 cases in six months. The 1,979 cases reported on Thursday are the most seen since 2,044 cases were recorded on Jan. 15, according to the Associated Press.
Biden Says Full Approval for COVID-19 Vaccines Coming Soon
THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — As he urged Americans who are still hesitant to get vaccinated, President Joe Biden told an Ohio town hall on Wednesday night that he expected the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would soon give final approval to COVID-19 vaccines. The president also said he expected children under the age of 12 years would be approved to get it on an emergency basis “soon, I believe.”
COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness for Delta Variant Differs by Dose Number
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 
