Worldwide Decline in Measles and Rubella Genotypes
The variety of measles and rubella viral genotypes are on declining worldwide.
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Factors Linked to Pneumococcal Vaccination Status in Type 2 Diabetes
Patients with diabetes are at higher risk for hospitalization and mortality because of pneumococcal infection; however, uptake of vaccination remains suboptimal.
Prevalence and Seasonality of Rotavirus Disease After Vaccine Introduction
Implementation of the rotavirus vaccination program has significantly reduced the prevalence of rotavirus disease and altered its seasonal patterns in the United States.
Rabies Warning Issued for Walt Disney World Resort Area
A rabies warning was issued for Walt Disney World Resort and the surrounding area after a rabid cat scratched two employees.
European Society of Gynecologic Oncology Supports HPV Vaccination for Children
Since vaccines against HPV were made available in Europe in 2006, they have been highly effective in preventing infection and disease by the vaccine types.
Two Novel OPV2 Vaccine Candidates Show Tolerability and Immunogenicity
Two novel monovalent oral type-2 poliovirus vaccine candidates were found to be safe and immunogenic in adults.
Fewer New Measles Cases Reported Last Week in US
There were just over a dozen measles cases reported last week in the United States, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday.
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Claims Life of Florida Woman
A Florida woman died late last week from flesh-eating bacteria two weeks after cutting her leg while walking along the coast.
Anti-Vaccine Movement a ‘Man-Made’ Health Crisis, Scientists Warn
The anti-vaccination movement is now a global crisis, an international panel of scientists say, and everyone must do more to combat it.
Infective Endocarditis Prevalence 26% in Patients With E faecalis
The prevalence of infective endocarditis is about 26 percent among patients with Enterococcus faecalis bacteremia.
Nearly Half of US Adults Have Some Doubts About Vaccine Safety
Just under half of US adults have some doubts about vaccine safety.
Molecular Methods Show PCV Vaccine May Reduce Colony Density, Not Acquisition
The PCV-13 demonstrated an association with the detection of low-density colonization and resulted in vaccine efficacy against colonization acquisition.
Early Clinical Failure Criteria for Gram-Negative Bloodstream Infections
The risk for 28-day mortality or prolonged hospitalization can be estimated between 72 and 96 hours after detecting a Gram-negative bloodstream infection, using early clinical failure criteria.
Gram-Negative Bacilli SSTIs on the Rise in Patients With Diabetes
A number of upward epidemiologic trends and associated risk factors for mortality seen in patients with diabetes.
Infections Tied to Subsequent Risk for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Different infection types, especially UTI, are associated with subsequent acute ischemic stroke.
CDC: US Measles Cases Reach 1044
Cases in 2019 now highest since 1992 and since the disease was declared eliminated in the U.S.
Achieving Polio Eradication
To achieve global polio eradication, countries must improve emergency action strategies in order to vaccinate and access all populations and children, according to an update published in Morbidity and Mortality Week Report. Since its inception in 1988, Global Polio Eradication Initiative, the transmission of wild poliovirus has been interrupted in all countries except Pakistan, Nigeria,…
Probiotics More Effective Than Placebo for Reducing Recurrent UTI Risk
For children with a normal urinary tract, probiotics were more effective than placebo at reducing the risk for UTI after the first episode of a febrile UTI.
Effect of Eliminating Nonmedical Immunization Exemptions in California
Although the percentage of up-to-date vaccinations among incoming kindergarteners increased after implementation of the 2016 senate bill, which eliminated nonmedical immunization exemptions, evidence for a replacement effect was found.
Disparity in Meningococcal Vaccine Uptake Observed Among Adolescent Patients
Factors contributing to reduced uptake of MenACWY were receipt of fewer non-MenACWY vaccines, reduced preventive care visits, and visits to nonpediatric providers.
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