A clinical trial found no symptomatic infections among vaccinated children ages 12 to 15, the companies said, and there were no serious side effects. The data have not yet been reviewed by independent experts. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Clinical Trials”
Plan to Ditch the Mask After Vaccination? Not So Fast.
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2021
It’s not clear how easily vaccinated people may spread the virus, but the answer to that question is coming soon. Until then, scientists urge caution. Source: New York Times
Some Teens Volunteer for Covid Vaccine Trials to Get Their Lives Back
By Gotham Rex on February 16, 2021
Immunizing teenagers is a critical part of slowing the pandemic and reaching herd immunity. But enrolling them in clinical trials poses challenges that are very different than wrangling adults. Source: New York Times
As Rollout Falters, Scientists Debate New Vaccination Tactics
By Gotham Rex on January 3, 2021
Should second doses be delayed? Should most adults receive half-doses? Scientists are pondering ways to get more shots into more arms. Source: New York Times
C.D.C. Panel Endorses Moderna Vaccine for Americans
By Gotham Rex on December 19, 2020
The approval sets the stage for widespread inoculations in the United States with a second coronavirus vaccine. Source: New York Times
The Next Covid Vaccine Challenge: Reassuring Older Americans
By Gotham Rex on December 14, 2020
The two leading coronavirus vaccines seemed to work well in elderly trial volunteers. “I just can’t understand why people are afraid,” one 95-year-old said. Source: New York Times
Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women May Opt to Receive the Vaccine
By Gotham Rex on December 11, 2020
Although no coronavirus vaccine has been studied in these women, many scientists believe the benefits will outweigh any potential risks. Source: New York Times
Danish Study Questions Use of Masks to Protect Wearers
By Gotham Rex on November 18, 2020
Masks prevent people from transmitting the coronavirus to others, scientists now agree. But a new trial failed to document protection from the virus among the wearers. Source: New York Times
AstraZeneca Partly Resumes Coronavirus Vaccine Trial After Halting It for Safety
By Gotham Rex on September 12, 2020
The company said tests of its vaccine would start up again in Britain while remaining suspended in the U.S. and other countries. Pfizer, a competitor, announced an expansion of its trials. Source: New York Times
Safety Review Begins Into AstraZeneca's Coronavirus Vaccine Trial
By Gotham Rex on September 10, 2020
A participant in the company’s late-stage coronavirus vaccine trial reportedly developed severe neurological symptoms. Now experts must assess whether the vaccine was responsible. Source: New York Times