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Are you boosted? If you’re eligible, now’s the time to act

As physicians, we play a critical role in assuring patients that COVID-19 booster shots are not only safe and effective, but absolutely necessary.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about breakthrough COVID infections

The rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant has led to more fully vaccinated patients acquiring COVID-19. Learn why that happens and how boosters help.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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COVID-19 vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the first COVID-19 vaccine and first mRNA to receive full FDA approval and is being marketed as Comirnaty.

Infectious Diseases
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COVID-19 vaccines: Moderna

Moderna received emergency use authorization (EUA) by the FDA for their mRNA vaccine for COVID-19 on Dec. 20, 2020.

Infectious Diseases
3 Min Read

COVID-19 vaccines: Janssen/Johnson & Johnson

The Johnson & Johnson/Janssen (J&J) SARS-CoV-2 viral vector vaccine is the third COVID-19 vaccine authorized by FDA to help prevent more severe COVID-19 outcomes, including hospitalizations and death.

Infectious Diseases
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Unvaccinated kids at much higher risk of severe MIS-C outcomes

New research sheds light on the protective benefits afforded to children by COVID-19 vaccination. Omicron brings urgency to need for booster doses.

Population Health
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COVID-19 vaccines: What FDA sees in latest data on boosters, kids

The FDA’s Peter Marks, MD, PhD, weighs in on boosters’ efficacy against the Delta variant and what’s coming next on vaccination for children under 5.

Infectious Diseases
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5 Min Read

COVID-19 vaccine for kids: How we know it’s safe

Learn what clinical trials in 5–11-year-olds demonstrated about the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine’s safety and effectiveness.

Infectious Diseases
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No, the COVID-19 vaccines don’t affect fertility

Concerns about fertility, pregnancy are among the six myths and misconceptions that hold patients back from vaccination. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases