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Mumps Causes Quarantine of Over 2,200 Immigrant Detainees
25-day quarantine affects facilities in Pine Prairie, Louisiana, and Aurora, Colorado.
Mumps Outbreak Reported at Temple University
Ten confirmed cases of mumps, six probable cases, and a case under investigation have been reported at Temple University.
MMR Not Linked to Autism in Danish Cohort Study
No increased risk observed after MMR in those with sibling autism history, autism risk factors.
AAP: Social Media Companies Must Curb Spread of Vaccine Myths
Google, Facebook, and Pinterest need to take more action against the growing threat to children posed by online misinformation about vaccines.
Case of Recurrent Varicella After Long-Term Adalimumab for Ankylosing Spondylitis
A 34-year-old man with a history of ankylosing spondylitis presented to the hospital complaining of fever, cough, malaise, and widespread vesicular rash.
New York City Measles Outbreak Cases Reach 121
The number of measles cases in the New York City outbreak that began last October in the Orthodox Jewish community has reached 121.
44.4 Million Estimated to Be Diagnosed With Cervical Cancer by 2069
In the absence of further intervention, in the next 50 years, an estimated 44.4 million women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer globally.
Rotavirus Vaccine Coverage Remains Lower Than DTaP Vaccine
In addition to sociodemographic factors, preterm birth and older age were associated with lower rotavirus vaccine coverage.
FDA Head Says Feds May Intervene to Cut Vaccine Exemptions
The US government may have to take steps to reduce vaccine exemptions for children if states do not do it.
Newly Approved Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Provides Better Value, Lower Costs
The new recombinant zoster vaccine features a lower cost-effectiveness ratio than other recommended adult vaccines.
Trends in US Herpes Zoster Hospitalizations From 2001 to 2015
The 2007 and 2008 shingles and varicella vaccination recommendations may have contributed to the declining herpes zoster hospitalization rates in some groups.
Measles Outbreak Triggers Sharp Rise in Demand for Vaccine
Health clinics in Clark County, Washington, are scrambling to meet the sharply increased demand for measles vaccination as people seek protection during an outbreak of the highly contagious virus.
High-Risk HPV Infection Linked to Increased Risk for CVD in Women
High risk HPV infection is associated with an increased risk for developing CVD.
Vaccine-Preventable Infections Common After Solid Organ Transplants in Children
Hospitalization for vaccine-preventable infections occurs in more than 15 percent of pediatric solid organ transplant recipients in the first five years after surgery.
Chickenpox Vaccination and Risk for Herpes Zoster
The chickenpox vaccination may not have a substantial population-level effect on herpes zoster in nonvaccinated age groups.
AAP Releases 2019 Childhood Immunization Schedules
Influenza row modified to reflect current recommendations for live attenuated flu vaccine.
Use of Single-Family Rooms Reduces Incidence of Neonatal Sepsis
Using a single-family room setting significantly reduced neonatal sepsis and improved breastfeeding rates at discharge.
CDC Examines Safety of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine
Total of 4,381 reports of adverse events during first eight months of use; 3 percent were serious.
Two-Dose Rabies PEP Vaccine as Effective as Four-Dose Schedule
A 2-dose single-visit intradermal postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) rabies vaccine schedule was as immunologically effective and safe as a 4-dose schedule.
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