Vaccines
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College students report perceived barriers to HPV vaccine
College-aged men and women had positive attitudes toward human papillomavirus vaccination, yet perceived cost and access barriers factored into...
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Studies underscore limits of Tdap vaccine
Replacing the first dose of acellular pertussis vaccine with its whole-cell predecessor could cut the rate of whooping cough by about 95% –...
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Among recent U.S. measles patients, 42% intentionally unvaccinated
In approximately 42% of recent U.S. measles cases, the patients were intentionally unvaccinated for nonmedical reasons.
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Flu vaccination found safe in surgical patients
Key clinical point: Immunizing surgical patients against seasonal influenza before they leave the hospital appears safe. Major finding: Patients...
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HPV vaccination protects high-risk girls from cervical cancer
HPV vaccination, even partial vaccination, was protective against cervical cancer in minority girls at increased risk for infection.
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Study: Two varicella vaccination doses more effective than one
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As varicella recedes, zoster rises: The question is ‘why?’
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Zika vaccine candidates possible by early 2017
“Never before have we had a mosquito-borne infection that could cause serious birth defects on a large scale,” said CDC Director Tom Frieden,...
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No extra benefit from infancy booster of MenACWY-TT
A booster dose of MenACWY-TT in infancy doesn’t offer additional protection 5 years later.
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Vaccine for treating genital herpes reduced viral shedding at 6 months
A vaccine intended to treat genital herpes lesions and reduce viral shedding of the herpes simplex virus 2 had significant antiviral activity...