The findings of two studies underscore the importance of booster vaccine doses in those with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases who are taking immunosuppressants.
A retrospective electronic health record study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and COVID-19 showed that men had more baseline comorbidities and increased risk of COVID-19 outcomes than females.
Despite declining case numbers in the US and the UK, researchers emphasize that mitigation efforts are still necessary to prevent further spread of the virus.