Study Evaluates Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG Probiotic for Acute Pediatric Gastroenteritis
The efficacy of L rhamnosus GG to treat acute gastroenteritis in children may not be significantly different from that seen with placebo.
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Short-Course Oral Steroids Ineffective for Pediatric Otitis Media With Effusion
A short course of oral steroids was not found to significantly improve otitis media with effusion in children.
Combined Meningococcal-Tdap Vaccine May Increase Adolescent Vaccination Coverage
For adolescents and young adults, the co-administration of quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine with incorporated tetanus toxoid with diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis vaccine is noninferior to isolated vaccination and does not compromise immunity.
Demographic Insights Into Hepatitis Vaccination Practices
From 2007 to 2015, the majority of initial hepatitis A, B, and A/B vaccinations were administered by primary care providers.
CDC: Get Vaccinated for Measles Before Traveling
The CDC recommends 2 doses of the MMR vaccine, which provides 97% protection against measles, prior to international travel.
Varicella Zoster Vaccine Effective for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients
In a phase 3 clinical trial, early vaccination effectively prevented herpes zoster in auto-HSCT recipients.
HBV, HCV Increases All-Cause, Liver-Related Mortality in HIV
Hepatitis B and hepatitis C may increase mortality risks in patients with HIV.
Chicken Egg Mutations Linked to Decreased Flu Vaccine Effectiveness
The limited effectiveness of the 2016-2017 influenza vaccine may stem from a mutation in fertilized chicken eggs.
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