Top in ID: Third dose of Pfizer vaccine, mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for health workers
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A third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine provides added protection beyond the currently recommended two doses, including against the delta variant, according to data from Pfizer. It was the top story in infectious disease last week.
Another top story was about mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for health care workers, which were recently endorsed by more than 50 medical groups, including the AMA, ACP and the American Academy of Pediatrics. The story features a perspective from Amesh A. Adaljia, MD, a senior scholar at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security.
Read these and more top stories in infectious disease below:
Pfizer says third dose of vaccine boosts protection, including against delta variant
Pfizer disclosed data last week showing that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine provides added protection beyond the currently recommended two doses, including against the delta variant. Read more.
Dozens more groups call for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for health workers
Dozens more societies and organizations representing medical personnel have endorsed mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for health workers, according to a joint statement. Read more.
Biden to require vaccination or regular testing for federal workers
President Joe Biden announced a plan to require federal workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face regular testing and other measures. Read more.
Leaked CDC document, new report warn of delta’s contagiousness
As she announced stiffer mask guidance for vaccinated Americans, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, said she had seen data indicating that breakthrough infections caused by the delta variant can be transmitted. Read more.
FDA authorizes Regeneron antibody cocktail for post-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19
Following the June update that allowed for a lower dose of Regeneron’s antibody cocktail to treat COVID-19, the FDA has again expanded emergency use authorization, this time allowing for its use as post-exposure prophylaxis. Read more.