Severe COVID-19 Strongly Affects Both Mother and Child
The push to vaccinate expectant mothers or young women planning to become pregnant against COVID-19 is increasing at the same time that reports of dangerous outcomes are growing. Now, new research points out that the more severe the novel coronavirus infection, the greater the danger of premature birth, in some cases because of induced labor to save the mother's life. Here is more information.

How Effective Is COVID-19 Vaccine in Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment?
Many patients undergoing cancer treatment don't realize that the COVID-19 vaccine might not be as effective for them. Exactly who is likely to be infected has remained unclear, however. A new study from Israel that investigated the situation determined that chemotherapy, more than other types of treatment, was most likely to blunt response to the vaccine and necessitate a third shot. Here are more details.

By Second Vaccine Dose, COVID-19 Survivors, Uninfected Are Similarly Protected
Patients who previously were infected with COVID-19 initially had higher antibody titers than uninfected individuals postvaccination, according to a recent study. Find out when neutralization responses evened out and why researchers consider the mRNA vaccines highly effective against all COVID-19 strains.