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Seniors in Households with Children Have Sixfold Higher Risk for Pneumococcal Disease
Regular contact with children, especially preschoolers, appeared to be the biggest pneumococcal infection risk for seniors — and should guide PCV...
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5 Vaccinations Adults Need Beyond COVID and Flu
“It’s now more important than ever to keep telling patients that vaccination is one of the most effective tools for preventing individual illness...
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New mRNA Vaccines in Development for Cancer and Infections
Different forms and designations of mRNA vaccines are used, depending on the application and desired effect.
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Vaccine Against Urinary Tract Infections in Development
The oral vaccine includes a suspension of whole heat-inactivated bacteria.
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Vaccine ‘Will Not Curb’ Dengue Epidemic, Says PAHO
The most important actions to take in addition to vaccination are field operations, vector control, prevention, and education.
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COVID Vaccinations Less Prevalent in Marginalized Patients
Patients in the most unvaccinated group tended to live in places with more ethnic diversity, higher material deprivation, and lower incomes.
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Recently Immunized Febrile Infants Have Low Infection Risk
The study findings support the general recommendation to obtain a urinalysis for all recently immunized infants over 60 days presenting with fever...
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Measles Control So Far in 2024: ‘Not Off to a Great Start’
The recent rise in cases across the U.S. is linked to unvaccinated travelers, lower than ideal vaccination rates, and misinformation.
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Getting Reluctant Patients to ‘Yes’ on COVID Vaccination
Be patient, acknowledge concerns, appeal to hearts not minds, and make it personal.
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New Infant RSV Antibody Treatment Shows Strong Results
Babies who received the new preventive treatment for RSV shortly after birth were 90% less likely to be severely sickened.
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Timing the New Meningitis Shots Serogroup Top 5’s
Though rare, meningococcal disease quickly can be fatal.