ECDC urges fall COVID boosters for risk groups ...

Quick takes: ECDC urges fall COVID boosters for risk groups, EUA for new monoclonal antibody, human trial results for Gilead COVID antiviral The ECDC said though no clear seasonal circulation pattern has emerged, COVID's impact has been higher in the fall and winter. CIDRAP

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) today released new guidance on COVID vaccination today, which encourages countries to conduct autumn booster campaigns targeting high-risk groups, including people ages 60 and older. It said modeling suggests that high uptake in the age group could cut hospitalizations by 32% in the region.

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