Coronavirus

The Pharmacy Times® Coronavirus Disease Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on COVID-19, an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, including vaccine information and treatments for the disease.

Moderna BA.4/BA.5 Targeting Bivalent Booster Met Primary Endpoint When Compared to Booster Dose

November 18, 2022

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Both of Moderna's bivalent boosters showed neutralizing activity against BQ.1.1, an increasingly dominant emerging variant, confirming that updated vaccines have the potential to offer protection as the virus continues to evolve.

“Diversity Equals Health”; A Diverse Gut Microbiome Could Be Driving Factor to Protect Against COVID-19

November 16, 2022

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Like using good nutrients to grow tomatoes in the soil, good nutrients and diverse microbes are important for our good gut health, or our gut's "garden," said a leading researcher.

Study Finds Significant Drop in Vaccine Confidence During COVID-19 Pandemic

November 16, 2022

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In a 2019 survey, middle-aged participants were considerably more apprehensive about getting vaccinated than younger groups, which was not the case in the 2022 survey.

Three Strategies for Pharmacists to Maximize Their Potential as Caregivers Beyond the Bench

November 15, 2022

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In recent years, pharmacist roles have evolved as critically important caregivers who increasingly provide essential health care services far beyond medication dispensing.

Data Support Use of Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine as Booster

November 15, 2022

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NVX-CoV2373 is a protein-based vaccine developed from the genetic sequence of the first strain of SARS-CoV-2.

Fauci Warns About BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 COVID-19 Variants – What to Know and How to Stay Safe

November 14, 2022

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New COVID-19 variants are always cause for concern but are not a cause for panic.

Higher Incidence of Myocarditis, Pericarditis Found After COVID-19 Vaccination

November 14, 2022

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Despite evidence of a higher risk of myocarditis or pericarditis with COVID-19 vaccination, immunization should still be recommended because the benefits likely outweigh the harms, study shows.

Community Pharmacist Creates Book to Teach Children About the Importance of Vaccines

November 10, 2022

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The book aims to make the vaccination process less scary and allow more children to be vaccinated.

Study Finds Increase in Heart Disease Death Rates During COVID-19 Pandemic

November 09, 2022

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In 2020, heart disease death rates increased in adults across all age, sex, racial and ethnic groups, specifically among younger adults and non-Hispanic Black adults.

Pfizer and BioNTech Omicron-Adapted Bivalent Booster Shows Significantly Higher Immune Response in Adults

November 08, 2022

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A 30-µg booster dose of the Omicron BA.4/BA.5-adapted bivalent vaccine may produce a higher level of protection against the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 sublineages than the original COVID-19 vaccine.