Respiratory Diseases

 
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.

A Vaccination Imperative: "Please, Let's Do It," NFID Medical Director Robert Hopkins, Jr, MD, Urges
December 18, 2024

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases medical director appeals to the community at large to set politics and personal grievance aside and to "first, do no harm."

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.

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.

Macrobid Allergy? Seen in the ED
December 04, 2024

A woman in her mid-50s arrives at the ED for suspected anaphylaxis; SOB has not responded to epinephrine and steroids. Does the CT scan suggest a Dx?

"Be Vigilant About Risk Factors for COPD, Aggressive with Questions About Symptoms," Expert Advises Primary Care
November 25, 2024

COPD expert MeiLan K Han, MD, MS, says that in the absence of a definitive single tool to assess for COPD, probing patients for risk factors and symptoms is essential.