Nicole Basta: Updated Evidence for Covid-19, RSV, and Influenza Vaccines for 2025–2026
Nicole Basta, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at McGill University, shared a post on LinkedIn about a paper by Jake Scott et al. published in NEJM:
“Wondering if it’s worth it to get a Flu, COVID-19, and/or RSV shot this year?
We did the research, so you don’t have to! And the answer is – Yes, it’s worth it!
Our review of over 500 of the most recently published studies revealed important benefits of these vaccines, including:
- Flu vaccination can reduce the risk of hospitalization by nearly 70% in children and by about 50% in adults, including adults 65 yrs and older (with high-dose vaccine).
- COVID-19 vaccination can reduce the risk of hospitalization by about half among all adults, including older adults. Adults with immunocompromising conditions can also benefit with the risk of hospitalization reduced by just under 40%.
- RSV vaccination during pregnancy can reduce the risk of hospitalization for infants by 70%; Similar reduction in risk for vaccinated older adults, as well.
The safety profiles for each of these vaccines continue to demonstrate that serious adverse events are very, very rare.
Check out all of the details for yourself NEJM Group.”
Title: Updated Evidence for Covid-19, RSV, and Influenza Vaccines for 2025–2026
Authors: Jake Scott, Michael S. Abers, Harleen K. Marwah, Nicole C. McCann, Eric A. Meyerowitz, Aaron Richterman, Derek F. Fleming, Elise J. Holmes, Leah E. Moat, Sydney G. Redepenning, Emily A. Smith, Clare J. Stoddart, Maria E. Sundaram, Angela K. Ulrich, Christopher Alba, Cory J. Anderson, Meredith K. Arpey, Ethan Borre, Joseph Ladines-Lim, Angela J. Mehr, Katherine Rich, Corey Watts, Nicole E. Basta, Jana Jarolimova, Rochelle P. Walensky, Caitlin M. Dugdale
Stay updated on all scientific advances in the field of fertility with Fertility News.
-
Apr 15, 2026, 11:37Ally Murji: Honoured to be Part of the Canadian Session at the SEUD Meeting
-
Apr 15, 2026, 11:00Scammers are Targeting ESHRE2026 Attendees With Fake Registration and Hotel Offers – ESHRE
-
Apr 15, 2026, 10:24Join Us This Friday for Our “Research in Progress” – SRF
-
Apr 15, 2026, 10:20The Importance of Fertility Preservation in Turner Syndrome – RBMO
-
Apr 15, 2026, 10:16Marlena Fejzo: Our Study Identifying 6 New Genes Associated with Hyperemesis Gravidarum
-
Apr 15, 2026, 10:07Applications Are Open for the 2027 Cohort of the ASRM/SRBT CELL Program – ASRM
-
Apr 14, 2026, 15:14This Month’s F and S On Air Podcast Is Out Now – Fertility and Sterility
-
Apr 14, 2026, 14:51Lydia Akpan: Key Signs of Oocyte Dysmorphism
-
Apr 14, 2026, 14:42Emre Göksan Pabuçcu: Honored to Speak at the 12th National Gynecological Endoscopy Congress