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Research Finds an Enzyme Similar to Rattlesnake Venom Plays Role in COVID-19 Mortality
High levels of a specific enzyme—secreted phospholipase A2 group IIA (sPLA2-IIA)—have been found in those who have died due to COVID-19, according to researchers from the University of Arizona, Wake Forest University, and Stony Brook…
SARS-CoV-2 Infection Provides More Immunity Than Vaccination
An Israeli study has found that the antibodies produced post-SARS-CoV-2 infection offer greater immunity than those generated by the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. While both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines offer protection against…
Efforts to Vaccinate Low-Income Americans Against COVID-19 Face Hurdles
The rate of COVID-19 vaccination among Americans who are covered by Medicaid is much lower than their middle- and high-income counterparts. While COVID-19 vaccinations are free to all United States residents, insurers like Medicaid are…
As COVID-19 Cases Rise, Tests Are in Short Supply
A few months ago when COVID-19 numbers were declining and any American who wanted a COVID-19 vaccination could get one, manufacturers of rapid COVID-19 tests scaled back production. Now with a surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta…
US COVID-19 Hospitalization Rate Bypasses 100,000
In a grim number not seen since January, the United States has more than 100,000 individuals currently hospitalized due to COVID-19. The Southern US has the highest numbers, with Florida and Texas leading the way. More than 147,000 new…
Although Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Is Approved, It’s Not for Young Kids Yet
With many parents of young children anxiously awaiting the authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine for those younger than 12, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says they need to wait. The Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines…
Israel Makes Strides Against COVID-19 With Booster Shot
Israel, which has the highest rate of COVID-19 vaccination in the world, is making headway against the latest COVID-19 surge—propelled by the Delta variant—with a booster shot. The administration of a third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19…
FDA Grants Full Approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine full approval on August 23. The vaccine has been administered under the agency’s Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) since December 2020. The lack of full…
New Research Shows Pfizer and AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Declines Within 3 Months
A British study found that the effectiveness of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines declined after 3 months, which is earlier than originally thought. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is widely used in the United States. The AstraZeneca…
