Infectious Diseases
News
Hawaii experiencing a statewide outbreak of mumps
Mumps appears to be spreading in Hawaii regardless of patient vaccination history.
From the Journals
More states allowing pharmacists to administer vaccines to younger patients
More jurisdictions also require less direct prescriber authority.
From the Journals
Adolescents with chronic health conditions often undervaccinated
But better flu vaccination suggests it can be done well in high-risk teens.
Conference Coverage
E-visits less likely to generate antibiotic prescriptions for common ailments
Visits for sinus problems and vaginal symptoms made up 80% of the excess prescribing.
News from the FDA/CDC
Mississippi has highest varicella vaccination rate
Lowest rate in kindergarten students belongs to the District of Columbia.
Applied Evidence
Antibiotic overprescribing: Still a major concern
Antibiotic overuse has far-reaching effects on patients’ general health, as well as possible connections to HIV, diabetes, and obesity. Here’s...
Case Reports
Subacute loss of vision in one eye • rash on hands and feet • plaques with scaling on genitals • Dx?
► Subacute loss of vision in one eye
► Rash on hands and feet
► Plaques with scaling on genitals
Clinical Inquiries
Which interventions are effective in managing parental vaccine refusal?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: It’s unclear whether educational initiatives alone alter vaccine refusal. Although about a third of parents cite herd...
Practice Alert
Screening for tuberculosis: Updated recommendations
Each of the available testing methods has advantages and disadvantages. An individual’s age, level of risk, and other personal factors help...
News
Delayed HIV diagnoses still substantial for some at-risk groups
Persons unaware of their HIV infection account for approximately 40% of ongoing transmissions in the United States.
From the Journals
Parents have diverse reasons for refusing HPV vaccine for their child
Health care providers need to continue to educate parents about the anticancer vaccine.