Vaccines
mRNA covid vaccines may boost cancer immunotherapy survival
An analysis of nearly 1,000 cancer patients shows that mRNA covid-19 vaccines, given soon after starting immune checkpoint inhibitors, nearly doubled survival times for advanced lung and skin cancers. The findings, presented at a medical congress in Berlin, suggest an unexpected immune boost from the vaccines. A clinical trial to confirm these results is set to begin before year's end.
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines linked to longer survival in some lung and skin cancer patients on immunotherapy
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A large retrospective study from the University of Florida and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, published in Nature, reports that patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer or metastatic melanoma lived significantly longer if they received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 mRNA shot within 100 days of starting immune checkpoint inhibitors. The authors stress the findings are observational and will require confirmation in randomized trials.
CDC recommends updated COVID vaccines for everyone six months and older
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new guidance urging updated COVID-19 vaccinations for all individuals aged six months and older. This recommendation aims to enhance protection against circulating variants ahead of the respiratory virus season.
COVID vaccines linked to reduced long COVID risk in new study
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A recent study published on October 2, 2025, indicates that COVID-19 vaccinations significantly lower the risk of developing long COVID. Researchers analyzed data from over 1 million patients, finding a 50% reduction in incidence among vaccinated individuals. The findings highlight ongoing benefits of vaccination even after the acute phase of infection.
Florida Ends Vaccine Mandates
Florida announced measures to eliminate vaccine mandates in various sectors. This policy shift aims to address public health autonomy concerns. It was reported among top medical news stories for the week.