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Developing vaccines against enterovirus-A71 called a priority
MADRID - Multivalent vaccine would be best.
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FDA grants accelerated approval for treatment of Chagas disease in children
Benznidazole, an antiparasitic drug, is the first treatment approved in the United States for treating the infection.
News from the FDA/CDC
Young adults lead the ranks of recently insured
Since 2010, Americans aged 18-29 years have seen a larger drop in their uninsured rate than those younger and older.
From the Journals
Initiation of ART beneficial in reducing all-cause mortality in AIDS-free patients
Starting ART ASAP benefits HIV-positive patients over 50 years of age.
From the Journals
AAP recommends hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth for all infants
The safety net of the birth dose is critically important.
Conference Coverage
Don’t omit extragenital gonorrhea, chlamydia testing
In MSM, more than three quarters of infections may be missed when just doing genitourinary testing.
From the Journals
PD3 G1 SNA found to correlate with pentavalent rotavirus vaccine efficacy
Outperforms PD3 serum anti-RV IgA geometric mean titers ratios.
From the Journals
Real-world adverse events reported after bivalent MenB vaccination in college students
Real-world rates of vaccine side effects are lower or similar to those in clinical trials.
From the Journals
Reimmunization appears safe in children with history of adverse events
Alleviating parents’ concerns about vaccines just got a little bit easier.
News from the FDA/CDC
Safety issues not that unusual in medical offices
Pharmacies may correct or clarify prescriptions, and lab results aren’t ready when needed.
From the Journals
Room for improvement with HPV vaccine coverage
Over half get one dose, but less than half get two.