Vaccines
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Flu vaccine linked to lower risk for stroke: INTERSTROKE
One theory is that it’s the stimulation of the immune system rather than the protection of infection against influenza that is the key factor.
Opinion
Antibiotics use and vaccine antibody levels
Our study adds new reasons to be cautious about overprescribing antibiotics on an individual child basis because an adverse effect extends to...
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Kindergarten vaccination rates dip below 95% target
COVID-19 was largely to blame, experts say. Authors of a CDC report urge outreach and follow-up to get kids caught up on vaccinations against...
Conference Coverage
More antibodies with longer intervals between COVID vaccine doses
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Meningococcal vaccine shows moderate protective effect against gonorrhea
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC recommends hep B vaccination for most adults
The CDC said it wants to expand vaccinations because, after decades of progress, the number of new hepatitis B infections is increasing among...
Feature
Polio: Five African countries vaccinating 23 million children
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As FDA OKs another COVID booster, some experts question need
“Is the goal to prevent any symptomatic infection with COVID-19, is the goal to prevent the spread of COVID-19, or is the goal to prevent severe...
Conference Coverage
Aluminum named allergen of the year
Reactions normally present as itchy nodules that can last for months and even years.
Feature
Natural, vaccine-induced, and hybrid immunity to COVID-19
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Moderna reports positive COVID-19 vaccine response in kids down to 6 months
Vaccine efficacy against infection was 43.7% in children aged 6 months to 2 years and 37.5% among children aged 2-6 years, the new data from its...