Infectious Diseases
From the Journals
Flu vaccine significantly cuts pediatric hospitalizations
More than half (58%) of hospitalized children had underlying medical conditions and 38% had at least one hospitalization in the past year.
From the Journals
‘Profound human toll’ in excess deaths from COVID-19 calculated in two studies
The number of deaths caused by the pandemic exceeds publicly reported COVID-19 death counts by 20%.
From the Journals
HPV vaccination remains below Healthy People goals despite increases
HPV vaccination among U.S. adolescents has increased in the last decade but varies at state level.
Practice Alert
Prospects and challenges for the upcoming influenza season
New vaccine and antiviral products are available, and additional vaccine contraindications are identified. The concurrence of influenza and SARS-...
Applied Evidence
Choosing Wisely: 10 practices to stop—or adopt—to reduce overuse in health care
The evidence-based recommendations presented here, made by the AAFP and other societies, can help you to avoid unnecessary testing and...
Opinion
Returning to competition
Dr. Wilkoff muses on the effect of the pandemic on school sports.
From the Journals
Remdesivir effective, well-tolerated in final trial report
A 50% greater likelihood of significant clinical improvement within 15 days occurs with taking remdesivir versus placebo.
Conference Coverage
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy ‘somewhat understandable,’ expert says
Dr. Offit predicts a vaccine may be able to be 75%-80% effective at preventing mild to moderate disease.
Feature
One measure of child COVID-19 may be trending downward
Percentage of weekly cases occurring in children has dropped for 2 consecutive weeks.
Latest News
CMS gives hospitals 14 weeks to start daily COVID, flu reports
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will send letters on October 7 to all 6,200 hospitals that receive reimbursement from the...
News
FDA posts COVID vaccine guidance amid White House pushback
In the new guidance document, FDA officials outline what will be required for even a limited clearance, known as an emergency use authorization,...