News Roundup: Vaccine Booster Eligibility, Pfizer Antiviral Candidate
Here’s a roundup of the latest news from Drug Topics®.
HPV Vaccine Rates Rise in Teens When They Can Consent, Research Shows
State legislation that allows adolescents to choose to receive the HPV vaccine without parental interference would elevate immunization rates, according to a new study.
https://www.drugtopics.com/view/hpv-vaccine-rates-rise-in-teens-when-they-can-consent-research-shows
Breaking: FDA Amends EUA to Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Eligibility
The EUA amendment was granted for both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines.
COVID-19: Pfizer Seeks EUA For Novel Oral Antiviral Candidate
The EUA submission includes data from the company’s interim analysis of the Phase 2/3 EPIC-HR clinical trial.
https://www.drugtopics.com/view/covid-19-pfizer-seeks-eua-for-novel-oral-antiviral-candidate
Report Shows Misinformation Surrounding COVID-19 Continues
Misinformation about the disease and vaccinations remains widespread, and correlated with party affiliation.
https://www.drugtopics.com/view/report-shows-misinformation-surrounding-covid-19-continues
Pediatric Vaccines Strongly Recommended, Study Shows
Not every vaccine is required, some are just strongly recommended. Here's what to know about 5 recommended vaccines.
https://www.drugtopics.com/view/pediatric-vaccines-strongly-recommended-study-shows
Research Suggests Ways to Decrease Food Allergy Prevalence in Kids
During a session at the 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition research revealed that introduction to common allergy foods early on can be key in decreasing the frequency of development in children.
https://www.drugtopics.com/view/research-suggests-ways-to-decrease-food-allergy-prevalence-in-kids
