Immunonology and infectious diseases

Below are some of my stories related to infectious disease, including the COVID-19 pandemic. If you don’t have a login for these publications and would like to read any of these stories, tweet at me at @kdooleyyoung and I can check on sending you a PDF.

FDA Panel Backs New COVID Booster Focusing Only on XBB Variants, June 15, 2023. Medscape Medical News

FDA Panel Backs Moderna, Pfizer COVID Vaccines for Young Children, June 15, 2023. Medscape Medical News

FDA Panel Backs Shift Toward One-Dose COVID Shot, Jan. 27, 2023. Medscape Medical News.

Approvals and Withdrawals: Inside the Cancer Drug Terrain of 2022, Jan. 23, 2023. Medscape Medical News.

CDC Endorses COVID Boosters Targeting Omicron Variants, Sept. 1, 2022. Medscape Medical News.

Fauci to step down, says he’s ready for the ‘next chapter’, Aug. 22, 2022. Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ) website.

Can Moving HIV Medicine Into Primary Care Reduce Stigma?, Aug. 19, 2022. Medscape Medical News.

Scientists Aim to Combat COVID With a Shot in the Nose, July 27, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

FDA Panel Backs Adding Omicron Component to COVID Boosters, June 28, 2022. Medscape Medical News.

Expert insight and resources for covering Paxlovid and other COVID-19 treatments, with Bara Vaida, June 27, 2022. Association of Health Care Journalists website.

FDA Panel Backs Moderna, Pfizer COVID Vaccines for Young Children, June 15, 2022. Medscape Medical News.

FDA Panel Strongly Backs Protein-Based Novavax COVID Vaccine, June 7, 2022. Medscape Medical News.

FDA, AMA Prepare for Potential COVID Shots for Kids Younger Than 6, May 23, 2022. Medscape Medical News

CDC Signs Off on COVID Boosters in Children Ages 5-11, May 22, 2022. Medscape Medical News.

CDC Panel Mulls 2nd Boosters, Booster Fatigue, Vax for Kids Under 5, April 21, 2022. Medscape Medical News.

Norovirus Vaccine Candidates Employ Different Approaches,  March 9, 2022. Medscape Medical News.

Measles Drop in Pandemic May Generate False Sense of Security, March 7, 2022. Medscape Medical News.

Parental Recall May Mislead on Children’s Vaccination Status, March 3, 2022. Medscape Medical News.

NIAID Advances Universal Flu Vaccine Candidate Into Phase 1 Trial, June 7, 2021. Medscape Medical News.

Biden Budget Requests Steep Increases for NIH, CDC, SAMHSA, May 28, 2021. Medscape Medical News.

CDC Panel Sounds Alarm on COVID Variants, Even as Vaccine Supply Rises, March 2, 2021. Medscape Medical News.

J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Wins Unanimous Backing of FDA Panel, Feb. 26, 2021. Medscape Medical News.

COVID Vaccine Makers to Congress: Expect Steady Rise in US Supply, Feb. 23, 2021. Medscape Medical News.

NIH, FDA Sought Help From State to Get COVID Vaccines for Staff,  Feb. 12, 2021. Medscape Medical News.

Avoiding “message fatigue” when reporting on masks and COVID-19, Feb. 8, 2022, Association of Health Care Journalists website.

Biden Kicks Off Health Agenda With COVID Actions, WHO Outreach, Jan. 20, 2021. Medscape Medical News.

FDA Warns of False Negative COVID Tests From Virus Mutations, Jan. 8, 2021. Medscape Medical News.

Anaphylaxis Cases After COVID Vaccine Rising But Still Rare: CDC, Jan. 6, 2021. Medscape Medical News.

FDA Encourages Use of Extra Doses of Pfizer COVID Vaccine Vials, Dec. 23, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

Fauci, US Lawmakers Get Early Access to COVID-19 Vaccines, Dec. 22, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

CDC Identifies Next Priority Groups for COVID Vaccine, Dec. 20, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

Second COVID-19 Vaccine Ready for Use, CDC Panel Says, Dec. 19, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Wins Decisive Recommendation From FDA Panel, Dec.17, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

FDA Panel Overwhelmingly Backs Emergency Authorization for Pfizer COVID Vaccine, Dec. 10, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

Biden’s Pick to Head CDC Welcomed by Public Health Experts, Dec. 7, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

CDC Panel Delves Into Priorities for COVID Vaccine Distribution, Nov. 25, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

AMA Creates COVID-19 CPT Codes for Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines, Nov. 12, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

CDC Panel Takes on COVID Vaccine Rollout, Risks, and Side Effects, Oct. 30, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

Clinicians Incensed by Trump’s Claim They’re Inflating COVID Numbers, Oct. 26, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

COVID-19 Vaccine Standards Questioned at FDA Advisory Meeting, Oct. 22-23. Medscape Medical News.

Coronavirus vaccines: We address 3 big questions about safety, distribution and adoption

Reporting on coronavirus vaccines: 5 tips to help journalists inject audiences with the facts

Celebration’ Will Be ‘Short-Lived’ if COVID Vaccine Rushed: Experts, Medscape Medical News, Oct. 1, 2020.

Fauci Pushes Back on Herd Immunity at Senate Hearing, Sept. 24, 20202. Medscape Medical News.

J&J’s One-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine Advances to Phase 3 Testing, Sept. 23, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

Saliva COVID-19 Test as Good as, Perhaps Beats, Nasal Swab: Study, Sept. 3, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

Pharma Execs Give Congress ‘Honest Assessment’ on COVID Vaccines, July 21, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

COVID Federal Aid Deadline for Medicaid Clinicians Reset to Aug 3, July 20, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

HHS Targets Three US Cities for COVID-19 Test Surge, July 7,2020. Medscape Medical News.

Urologists Adapt to Telemedicine Amid Pandemic, July 3, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

Lawmakers Question Mental Health Disclosure Rules, July 2, 2020. Medscape Medical News.
Members of the House expressed concern that regulations about reporting psychiatric treatment to state boards could discourage doctors and nurses from getting needed help to cope with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

HHS Slates $15 Billion for Clinicians With Patients in CHIP, Medicaid, June 10, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

NYU Med School Offers Early Graduation for Help With COVID-19, March 25, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

CMS Eases Certain Reporting Requirements Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, March 23, 2020. Medscape Medical News.

California Tightens Scrutiny of Medical Vaccine Exemptions, Oct. 29, 2019. Medscape Medical News.

Senate Panel Tackles US Measles Outbreaks, Vaccine Exemptions, March 6, 2019. Medscape Medical News.

Lawmakers Seek to Increase Use of Measles Vaccine Amid Outbreaks, Feb. 28, 2019. Medscape Medical News.