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Statins may inhibit flu vaccine response
According to a pair of studies published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, statins may have the unintended consequence of reducing...
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Fewer doses of PCV13 could save money – but at what cost?
Dr. Michael E. Pichichero raises questions about the wisdom of changing the PCV immunization schedule from 3+1 to 2+1.
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C. difficile risk score identifies high-risk patients
Researchers have created a risk score to help identify patients at high risk for Clostridium difficile infection after hospitalization, for future...
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Provider hesitancy hamstrings HPV vaccine uptake
Inconsistent recommendation of the HPV vaccine and discomfort discussing the HPV vaccine are common among primary care providers, likely...
Commentary
No flu vaccine for patients with egg allergy?
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ACIP recommends changes to 2016 adult immunization schedule
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices unanimously approved a series of changes to the 2016 adult immunization schedule, including...
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ACIP updates immunization schedules for children, adolescents
The CDC’s ACIP voted to approve a series of changes to the current immunization schedules for children and adolescents.
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Repeat Tdap vaccination is safe in pregnancy
Receiving the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy does not increase the risk of adverse events for mother or baby, even if the mother has previously...
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Oral H. pylori vaccine found effective, safe
Key clinical point: For the first time, an oral vaccine against H. pylori infection proved effective and safe in a phase III trial. Major finding...
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VIDEO: Flu shot lowered hospitalization risk for influenza pneumonia
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Widespread rotavirus vaccination caused plunge in pediatric hospitalizations
Rhode Island’s universal vaccine policy led to widespread vaccination against rotavirus, steep drops in pediatric hospitalizations for...