Evusheld for COVID: Lifesaving and Free, but Still Few Takers

Evusheld for COVID: Lifesaving and Free, but Still Few Takers

Aug. 1, 2022 – Evusheld, the medication used to prevent COVID-19 infection in patients at high risk, has issues. Namely, supplies of the potentially lifesaving drug outweigh demand. At least 7 million people who are immunocompromised could benefit from it, as could many others who are having cancer treatment, have had a transplant, or are … Read more

For Millions, the Pandemic Isn’t Over: ‘We Are Indeed Stuck’

For Millions, the Pandemic Isn’t Over: ‘We Are Indeed Stuck’

March 7, 2022 — As many people in the country prepare to ditch their masks, mingle more closely, and return to “normal,” not everyone can board that train. People who live with diseases or take medications that make their immune systems not work as well to protect them from infections are still at risk from … Read more

Booster Effectiveness Wanes After 4 Months, Study Shows

Booster Effectiveness Wanes After 4 Months, Study Shows

Feb. 14, 2022 Booster shots of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines lost some effectiveness after four months but still did a good job of keeping people out of the hospital during the Omicron surge, a study shows. During the time when the Omicron variant dominated, the vaccines provided 87% effectiveness against emergency room visits … Read more