FDA grants third COVID-19 vaccine, developed in part at BIDMC, emergency use authorization
Emergency use authorization for Johnson & Johnson's single-shot vaccine candidate could help speed deployment of COVID-19 vaccines. (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, February 27, 2021)
What Reactions Can I Expect After the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Most COVID-19 vaccine reactions are similar to those of the flu shot. Learn more about the possible side effects and find answers to questions on allergies and fertility.
When Can I Get Vaccinated?
As public COVID-19 vaccinations begin, it’s important to understand Massachusetts' vaccine rollout plan and when you will be eligible to get vaccinated.
New evidence sheds light on best practices for treating patients with severe respiratory failure from COVID-19
Findings suggest ECMO life-support therapy can improve odds of survival for patients critically ill with COVID-19. Learn more about this study. (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, February 2, 2021)
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BILH Needham Heights primary care physician Dr. Perez-Lirio speaks about why she trusts the COVID-19 vaccine.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
We know our patients have questions about the availability, safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines. Here is the latest information available.
What the latest Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine data really means
According to new trial data, Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot COVID-19 vaccine appears to provide more protection against worrisome virus variants than initially reported. The vaccine was developed in a collaboration between Johnson & Johnson and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), led by Dan Barouch, MD, PhD of BIDMC. (ABC News, February 25, 2021)
‘Future of Health Care’ panel: Pandemic drives system integration, anti-racism efforts
Kevin Tabb, MD, President & CEO of Beth Israel Lahey Health, joined leadership from local hospitals on the ‘Future of Health Care’ panel and noted health care is moving beyond the four walls of a hospital to any place it’s needed including physician’s offices, community health centers, or a patient’s home. (Boston Business Journal, February 25, 2021)
Mass. hospitals to resume offering COVID-19 vaccine
Beth Israel Lahey Health announced it will resume offering limited new appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine to patients who are eligible under the current phase of the state’s distribution plan. (Boston Globe, February 24, 2021)
Some COVID-19 tests available on the market could miss a majority of cases
A research team at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), led by James E. Kirby, MD of BIDMC and Ramy Arnaout, MD of BIDMC, has developed a mathematical model to estimate the false negative rate for COVID-19 tests. (Healthcare IT News, February 23, 2021)