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COVID-19 infection is associated with faecal microbiota dysbiosis*, especially those that cause more severe disease, says a prominent researcher. However, there is ambiguity as to whether it is a meaningful association or an epiphenomenon**. 

Among pregnant individuals on antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV-1 infection, those on dolutegravir had the greatest viral suppression rates at delivery, a recent US-based observational study showed. However, birth outcomes generally did not differ between dolutegravir recipients and those on various other ART regimens.

Older adults with well-controlled metabolic comorbidities exhibit immune response to influenza vaccine, as shown in the results of the DYNAMIC study. Notably, physical activity further increases immune response particularly for influenza A/H3N2.

Patients, family members, and healthcare professionals experience multifaceted losses and grief during this COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Singapore study. Moreover, the impact of COVID-19 and current societal restrictions causes those afflicted to fear for their future, further worsening their emotional and psychological well-being.

Widespread hesitancy around COVID-19 vaccination in children below 5 years does exist, even among parents showing preference for vaccinating their child in this age group, a US study suggests.