Month: July 2021

FDA Plans Warning on J&J Vaccine for Autoimmune Disorder

Johnson & Johnson said Monday it was in discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about rare cases of a neurological disorder, Guillain-BarreĢ syndrome, that have been reported following vaccination with the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on July 12, 2021

Flu Shot Might Help Ward Off Severe COVID

A flu shot might offer some protection against severe effects of COVID-19, a new study suggests. If you are infected with COVID-19, having had a flu shot makes it less likely you will suffer severe body-wide infection, blood clots, have a stroke or be treated in an intensive… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on July 12, 2021

WHO: Boosters Not Needed, Rich Countries Should Donate Vaccines

Top officials at the World Health Organization say there’s not enough evidence to show that third doses of coronavirus vaccines are needed and appealed Monday for the scarce shots to be shared with poor countries who have yet to immunize their people instead of being used… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on July 12, 2021