US National Shingles Vaccination Coverage Rates
Rates of herpes zoster vaccination coverage vary significantly on national and state-by-state levels.
Geriatric Illnesses
Burden of Osteoarticular Infections Increased by β-Hemolytic Streptococi
Patients 67 years and older were more likely to be affected by group B streptococci or group C and G streptococci strains.
Periodontitis May Impact Risk For Dementia
Individuals with periodontitis have a higher risk of developing dementia than those without.
Link Between Heart Failure Risk and Lack of Pneumococcal Vaccination in the Octogenarian Community
Data from over 5000 octogenarians were studied to determine if non-receipt of the pneumococcal vaccine can be linked to an increased risk of incident HF.
Unnecessary Antibiotic Treatment Common in Nursing Home Residents
In suspected pneumonia cases, antibiotics were often prescribed before lab results were available.
Experimental HZ Subunit Vaccine Studied in Older Adults
Nearly 14,000 adults age 70 and older received either 2 doses of the experimental HZ/su vaccine or a placebo.
Pain and Itch Highly Prevalent in Patients With HZ
Pain caused by HZ has a large impact on quality of life.
Study: Herpes Zoster Vaccine Efficacy Decreased Steadily Over 8-Year Period
Efficacy decreased from 68.7% to 4.2%.
Herpes Simplex Virus Antibody Levels Tied to Incident Frailty And Mortality
Antibody levels were associated with unadjusted risks of incident frailty and mortality in community-dwelling older women.
Physical Activity May Not Improve Respiratory Outcomes in Seniors with Mobility Limitations
Exercise was associated with higher likelihood of respiratory hospitalization than health education.
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