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Just over half of pregnant women got flu vaccine in 2016-2017
Coverage rates were much higher when providers recommended vaccination.
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Zika: CDC begins transition from emergency to long-term response
CDC officials say Zika virus is still a threat.
From the Journals
Herpes simplex type 2 infection markedly increases HIV risk
HIV risk was higher in newly acquired HSV-2 infections, possibly because genital ulcerations and viral shedding increase earlier in the course of...
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Ruling: Apologies can’t be used against doctors in court
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that apologies by physicians that include an admission of fault cannot be used against them in court, upholding a...
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HHS Secretary resigns amid flight criticism
Tom Price, MD, resigned his post following scrutiny over his use of private charter planes at taxpayers’ expense.
From the Journals
Biophysical properties of HCV evolve over course of infection
Density and infectivity in relation to lipoproteins can change with diet.
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Insist on flu vaccination for all, say experts
Flu vaccines are important for people of all ages after 6 months.
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Clinicians: Be clear about flu vaccine’s value
A strong recommendation from a clinician can encourage individuals to get vaccinated for influenza and to vaccinate their children.
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Proposed MACRA participation threshold gets mixed reviews
Some groups praised the expanded exemption threshold, while others said it would keep too many physicians out.
From the Journals
VA shares its best practices to achieve HCV ‘cascade of cure’
The VA “cascade of cure” for HCV has achieved sharp reductions in infection rates among veterans.
Conference Coverage
New AAP policy recommends flu vaccination regardless of egg allergy
CHICAGO – There is “egg-citing” news about the flu vaccine for people with egg allergies.