No Association Between Rotavirus Vaccination and Intussusception in New Study
The risk of intussusception within 1 to 7 days and 8 to 21 days after rotavirus vaccination was assessed in infants age 28 to 245 days.
Vaccination
HPV Vaccine Under Priority Review for Expanded Age Range
Specifically, the types the vaccine protects against are HPV 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58 (which cause ~90% of cervical cancer cases worldwide), and types 6 and 11 which case genital warts.
Provider Engagement With Hesitant Parents May Increase HPV Vaccination Rates
Investigators examined parental hesitancy when discussing human papillomavirus vaccination with providers.
No New Adverse Events Reported for DTaP Vaccination
No new or unexpected safety issues have been identified in association with DTaP vaccines in the US
Healthcare Workers Fired for Refusing Influenza Vaccination
Several employees were fired from a Minnesota-based hospital chain for refusing to receive flu vaccination.
Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Enhanced With Positive Mood
Positive mood on the day of influenza vaccination in older adults is associated with enhanced vaccine effectiveness.
Majority of US Measles Cases From Lack of Vaccination
Most measles cases in the United States occur in unvaccinated patients.
Infant Vaccine Response Not Affected by Prenatal Biologic Therapy
Infant vaccination effectiveness against HiB and tetanus toxin does not appear to be affected by exposure to biologic therapy taken by mothers with IBD.
Influenza Vaccination Among Health Care Personnel Reviewed
Only 78% of health care personnel and only 53.6% of pregnant women received influenza vaccination during the 2016-2017 influenza season.
HSV-2 Infection May Increase Risk of HIV Acquisition
A systematic review analyzed whether infection with HSV-2 increases risk of HIV acquisition.
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