Infectious Diseases
Conference Coverage
Study evaluates OTC treatments for molluscum contagiosum
Only two of the products provided information about the number of lesions that could be treated per package.
From the Journals
Genetic link may tie cannabis use disorder to severe COVID-19
“These data have important implications for policy regarding vaccination as well as treatment prioritization,” said lead author Dr. Alexander S....
Feature
Children and COVID: New cases soar to near-record level
Vaccine initiations were down for the second consecutive week, but COVID-related deaths showed a big increase.
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Prevalence of high-risk HPV types dwindled since vaccine approval
The findings support the value of continuing to vaccinate teens against HPV and underscore the importance of screening women for cervical cancer...
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Q&A: Get flu shot early this year? Same time as COVID vaccine?
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COVID-19 booster shots to start in September: Officials
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Children and COVID: New cases rise to winter levels
Since late June, weekly infections in children have increased by almost 1,400%.
Opinion
Universal masking is the key to safe school attendance
In 20 elementary schools open for in-person instruction Dec. 3, 2020, to Jan. 31, 2021, compliance with mask-wearing was high and in-school...
From the Journals
Specific COVID-19 antibodies found in breast milk of vaccinated women
The breast milk of women vaccinated with the novel mRNA-based Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine contains antibodies, new research shows.
Conference Coverage
Hep B vaccine response varied among youth with inflammatory, autoimmune disorders
While the vaccine series provides protection in healthy individuals more than 95% of the time, a decreased response has been noted in specific...
News
Febrile infant guideline allows wiggle room on hospital admission, testing
Evidence-based guidelines use language to guide, but not direct, clinicians in balancing the risks of infections and invasive procedures.