Incidence of herpes zoster among individuals vaccinated against COVID-19 and/or those who have contracted the virus: a cross-sectional analysis

• by Nebiha Gozde Ispir, Umut Pamukcu, Ahmet Hursit Ispir, Ilkay Peker, Meryem Toraman

• February 7, 2026

Rare COVID Vaccine Clotting Linked to Adenoviral Protein 

Antibody proteomics and immunogenetics identify adenoviral protein VII as the trigger of PF4-targeting antibodies 

• April 21, 2026

• 2 min

Recent COVID-19 Shot Linked to Less Spread

Protection against spread appeared strongest within 6 months of vaccination, while exposed vaccinated contacts showed no measurable reduction in infection risk.

• by Kerri Miller

• May 18, 2026

• 3 min

Ensitrelvir Reduced COVID After Household Exposure

In SCORPIO-PEP, symptomatic COVID-19 occurred in 3% vs 9% of household contacts by day 10.

• by Kathryn Wighton

• May 27, 2026

• 6 min