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Neisseria meningitidis Serogroups C and Y Vaccine Safe When Co-Administered

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Zahra Masoud

November 26, 2018

H influenzae type b and N meningitidis serogroups C and Y-tetanus toxoid conjugate vaccine may be safe to co-administer to infants with other scheduled vaccines.

Respiratory

Efficacy of M72/AS01E Tuberculosis Vaccine in Phase 2b Controlled Trials

By

Bradley van Paridon

November 16, 2018

The M72/AS01E tuberculosis vaccine provided 54.0% protection for M tuberculosis-infected adults against active pulmonary tuberculosis disease.

Prevention

Neonatal Antibody Concentration After Third Trimester Tdap Vaccination

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Bradley van Paridon

November 16, 2018

Immunization of mothers during the 3rd trimester with Tdap vaccine linked with higher neonatal concentrations of pertussis toxin antibodies compared with no immunization.

Prevention

Update on the Ethics of Mandating HPV Vaccination

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

November 14, 2018

Following diagnosis, 66.2% of women with the disease survive 5 or more years.1 HPV causes the majority of cervical cancer cases.

Influenza

Rates of High-Dose Influenza Vaccination Low Among Dialysis Patients

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Infectious Disease Advisor Contributing Writer

November 8, 2018

The use of high-dose influenza vaccines was low among patients with end-stage renal disease, who may not benefit from standard influenza vaccines.

Hepatitis

CDC Updates Recommendations for Hepatitis A Vaccination for International Travel

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Haymarket Media

November 5, 2018

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Hepatitis Vaccines Work Group updated recommendations for the use of hepatitis A vaccine for PEP and PrEP.