Pulmonology
News from the FDA/CDC
ACIP updates recommendations for adult vaccines
The update includes changes regarding the administration of the influenza, HPV, hepatitis A and B, meningitis B, and PCV13 vaccines.
News from the FDA/CDC
Novel coronavirus cases now at 11; entry ban and quarantine measures begin
“Strong measures now may blunt the impact of this virus on the United States,” said the CDC’s Dr. Nancy Messonnier.
News from the FDA/CDC
Don’t forget about the flu: 2019-2020 season is not over
Activity levels continue to rise after a 2-week drop at the beginning of the year.
News
Next-generation sequencing can expedite surveillance/discovery of new bat coronaviruses
Monitoring the bat coronavirus reservoir may help prepare for the next zoonotic outbreak in humans.
News
FDA okays Palforzia, first drug for peanut allergy in children
Palforzia will carry a boxed warning on the risk of anaphylaxis, and initial doses can be given only by certified professionals in certified...
News
HHS declares coronavirus emergency, orders quarantine
The order “offers the greatest level of protection for the American public in preventing introduction and spread,” Dr. Cetron said.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC: First person-to-person spread of novel coronavirus in U.S.
CDC Director Dr. Robert R. Redfield said “the full picture of how easy and how sustainable this virus can spread is unclear.”
News
Smoking ban in cars: 72% relative drop in percentage of kids’ smoke exposure
Both England and Scotland passed laws that ban smoking in cars carrying children.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC: Risk in U.S. from 2019-nCoV remains low
The genetic sequence for all five viruses detected in the United States to date has been uploaded the CDC website.
Conference Coverage
HHS: Coronavirus risk low in U.S., vaccine development underway
U.S. health providers should be on the lookout for any patient who has traveled to China recently.