Vaccines
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Fall Vaccine Updates From the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices: New Recommendations
The new recommendations are for pneumococcal, COVID, and meningococcal B (Men B) vaccines, as well as a safety update for maternal RSV vaccination...
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Gardasil 9 at 10 Years: Vaccine Protects Against Multiple Cancers
The WHO has predicted that the 21st century may be the last to experience HPV-associated cancers, currently responsible for more than...
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New mRNA Vaccine May Shield Against C difficile Infections
C diff infection rates have risen, including those that are resistant to antibiotics.
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ACIP Recommends Pneumococcal Vaccine for Adults 50 Years or Older
In a 14 to 1 vote the CDC ACIP recommended PCV for those 50 and older.
Commentary
Home HPV Testing: A New Frontier in Primary Care
If approved, home HPV testing could be a game-changer for patients who have difficulty attending in-person visits.
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Groups With Highest Unmet Need for PrEP Highlighted in Analysis
Men living in predominantly Black or Hispanic neighborhoods, or who are insured by Medicaid, saw lower proportions of PrEP use despite higher...
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How Effective Is the High-Dose Flu Vaccine in Older Adults?
The first evaluation of the high-dose flu vaccine’s effectiveness in France showed a 25% reduction in hospitalizations, consistent with existing...
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One-Dose HPV Vaccine Program Would Be Efficient in Canada
The model projected that a noninferior one-dose, gender-neutral HPV vaccination program would avert a similar number of cervical cancer cases,...
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Heart Attack, Stroke Survivors at High Risk for Long COVID
Researchers suggest that anyone with cardiovascular disease should consider getting the updated COVID vaccine boosters.
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Live Rotavirus Vaccine Safe for Newborns of Biologic-Treated Moms With IBD
The study found normal extended immune function testing in infants despite third-trimester maternal biologic therapy and regardless of circulating...
From the Journals
Too Few Immunocompromised Veterans Are Getting Zoster Vaccinations
A study found < 50% of US veterans on chronic immunosuppressive medications received RZV by mid-2023.