Pulmonology

 
Sanofi Investigational COVID-19/Influenza Combination Vaccines Granted FDA Fast-Track Designation
December 18, 2024

The 2 novel vaccine candidates each combine a Sanofi licensed influenza vaccine with the Novavax adjuvanted recombinant COVID-19 vaccine.

US Adults Lagging in Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccination: Daily Dose
December 18, 2024

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

10 Essential Vaccine Updates for Primary Care: Winter 2024-2025
December 17, 2024

From ACIP updates on age eligibility and research on vaccine efficacy to US adults' attitudes toward recommended shots, these 10 at-a-glance news briefs are must-reads for PCPs.

Expert Perspectives 2024: Biologics for Management of COPD with MeiLan K Han, MD, MS
December 12, 2024

The GOLD report committee member highlights advances in knowledge of COPD phenotypes and the new role for biologic medications in this year's video series.

The Biggest Challenge with COVID-19 Right Now: An Interview with NFID Medical Director Robert Hopkins, Jr, MD
December 12, 2024

Hopkins, of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, is frustrated by the diminished societal response to the virus' circulation including ongoing low vaccination rates.

New COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance for Older Adults & High-Risk Groups: A Conversation with NFID Medical Director Robert Hopkins, Jr, MD
December 09, 2024

Guidance from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on best practices for COVID-19 vaccination continues to evolve, Hopkins explained.

FDA Accepts GSK’s Submission for Use of Mepolizumab in COPD
December 09, 2024

The Prescription Drug User Fee Act date is set for May 7, 2025.

NFID Medical Director Highlights ACIP Rationale for Lowering Age for Pneumococcal Vaccination
December 06, 2024

Under risk-based guidelines, less than 30% of eligible adults are vaccinated against pneumococcal disease, said Robert Hopkins, Jr, MD. More details, here.

Influenza Antiviral Treatment Underutilized Among Vulnerable Youth: Daily Dose
December 06, 2024

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

Flu, COVID-19, RSV Vaccine Uptake Low Among US Adults in 2024-2025 Season
December 04, 2024

Many unvaccinated adults reported intent to get vaccinated, according to early season estimates released in MMWR.