Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine Protective Against Oral Salmonella Typhi Challenge
Investigators review results from the first study to assess the efficacy of a Vi-conjugate vaccine using a controlled human infection model of typhoid fever.
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Tap Water in Neti Pot Linked to Death From Brain-Eating Amoeba
The use of tap water in a nasal-flushing Neti pot likely led to a Seattle woman’s death from a Balamuthia mandrillaris brain infection.
CDC IDs Outbreak Trends Tied to Treated Recreational Water
Outbreaks with confirmed infectious etiology usually caused by Cryptosporidium, Legionella, Pseudomonas.
WHO Issues Position Paper for Typhoid Fever Vaccine
The World Health Organization recommends vaccination in cases of confirmed outbreaks of typhoid fever, although data on the use of vaccines in controlling outbreaks are very limited and research to assess the value of vaccination in these cases is strongly recommended.
Oral Bivalent Whole-Cell Cholera Vaccine Efficacy Over 5 Years
Researchers found that oral cholera vaccine efficacy was statistically significantly higher when administered to children 5 and older compared with children younger than 5, a difference that had been suspected but not conclusively demonstrated in previous trials.
Legionella Linked to Most Drinking Water-Associated Outbreaks
Most drinking water-associated waterborne disease outbreaks and waterborne disease outbreaks associated with environmental or undetermined exposure to water are due to Legionella.
Cholera Vaccine Recommendations Issued by ACIP
Report provides new recommendations and guidance for vaccination providers and travelers about the use of lyophilized CVD 103-HgR (Vaxchora, PaxVax, Redwood City, California).
CDC Aids In Response To Cholera Outbreak In Haiti Following Hurricane Matthew
The CDC is leading efforts to assist Haiti after Hurricane Matthew in examining damage to public health systems and provide support to affected Haitians.
FDA Approves Vaxchora for Cholera
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted unanimously to recommend Vaxchora for US travelers to areas of active cholera transmission.
Presenters Recall Legionnaires, 4 Decades After Disease Discovery
Clinicians discussed their perspectives from the research during the 1976 outbreak.
America’s Water Systems May Contain Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Thousands may get sick every year with bacteria living in water pipes.
CDC Official: Flint Water Crisis Could Easily Have Been Avoided
Agency looked at children’s blood levels before, during, and after city’s switch to local water.
Report on Water in Flint: DNA Markers for Legionella Decreasing, But Vigilance Urged
In addition to increased incidence of elevated blood lead levels in children, two major clusters of Legionnaires’ disease occurred since 2014 following a water switch, with 91 reported cases and 12 confirmed deaths to date.
FDA Green Lights Cholera Vaccine for Travelers
Vaccine represents ‘significant addition’ to cholera-prevention measures.
CDC: Improved Water Systems Needed to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreaks
Problems identified in these building-associated outbreaks included inadequate disinfectant levels, human error, and equipment breakdowns
Chemical Reactions Could Create Potentially Hazardous Conditions in Pools, Hot Tubs
When disinfectants combine with sweat, personal care products, urine, dangerous byproducts can form.
As Summer Approaches, Pearls to Offer Patients About Water Safety
Healthy and Safe Swimming Week begins on May 23, 2016.
El Nino Southern Oscillation Likely Has Effects on Skin
Increases and decreases in occurrence of specific skin conditions noted.
Legionnaires’ Policy Change May Be Helping to Identify Additional Clusters of Illness
City officials meanwhile, are crediting this policy change with possibly helping to identify a more recent cluster of cases in the Morris Park, Bronx, which was first reported Sept. 21 and has subsequently led to illness in 15 individuals, one of whom has died.
State, Federal Health Officials In Bronx Investigating Legionnaires’ Outbreak
Mayor’s office remains confident that source has been identified, remediated. .
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Reported In South Bronx
Two deaths have been reported, 31 cases since July 10.
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