Pneumonia

Physicians provide details on closely watched case

Details from the largest-ever U.S. cluster of cases, which occurred at a Michigan paper mill

Researchers recommend close kidney function monitoring in hospitalized patients

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Pre-vaccine era data suggest underrecognized burden of disease, especially in older adults

Another vaccine option, updated ACIP recommendations, and data on a new monoclonal antibody

CDC advisors also formalize recommendations on extra COVID vaccine doses in the immunocompromised

However, questions remain about durability of vaccine protection, expert says

Clesrovimab reduced severe disease, hospitalizations in preterm and term healthy infants

The agency has issued a revised fact sheet for healthcare providers

However, study fails to answer key questions, expert says

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

Pemivibart may have reduced activity against growing variant KP.3.1.1, agency warns

Many questions remain unanswered due to weak data