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ACIP approves meningococcal booster for persons at increased risk
Committee recognizes challenges of meningococcal outbreaks on college campuses.
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Cryptosporidiosis infections spike during summer swim season
Outbreaks of Crypto peak in July and August; CDC researchers emphasize hand washing and avoiding swimming pools when ill.
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ACIP approves flu vaccine recommendations for 2019-2020 season
No significant changes were made to policy; next year’s vaccine aims to hit harder at H3N2.
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ACIP endorses catch-up hepatitis A vaccinations
The specific recommendations for catch-up vaccinations in children and teens and for vaccination of HIV patients offer more opportunities for...
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ACIP adds hexavalent vaccine to VFC program
DTaP-IPV-HepB-Hib is approved as an option for 2, 4, and 6 months series.
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ACIP extends HPV vaccine coverage
Committee voted for catch-up vaccination for all individuals through age 26 years, optional for older adults.
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Opioid use curbed with patient education and lower prescription quantities
Postsurgery patients given education on opioids and prescribed fewer tablets took less medication.
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CVD risk upped in postmenopausal breast cancer survivors
Overall, breast cancer patients had significantly higher HSP60 levels and lower HSP70 levels than those of their cancer-free peers.
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Cannabis vaping among teens tied to tobacco use
The health implications of cannabis vaping are unknown.
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Suicide rates rise in U.S. adolescents and young adults
Males aged 15-19 years had the greatest increase in suicides, with a 14% annual percentage change increase from 2015 to 2017.
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Intranasal esketamine plus antidepressant deflects relapse
Esketamine nasal spray in addition to oral antidepressant treatment was superior to antidepressant plus placebo for preventing depression relapse...
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AGA introduces pathway to navigate IBD care
Gastroenterology guidance addresses need for collaboration, gaps in mental health and nutrition.
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Diverse vaginal microbiome may signal risk for preterm birth
Two studies using data from the MOMS-PI support the link between vaginal flora and preterm birth risk.
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Review clarifies depression, anxiety risk among hidradenitis suppurativa patients
The frequency of depression and anxiety among HS patients highlights the need for screening and treatment strategies.