Pediatrics
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves topical antibiotic for impetigo infections
Ozenoxacin is effective against common bacterial infections as well as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
From the Journals
Counseling parents may curb nonmedical vaccine exemptions
California and Washington are states with such laws.
From the Journals
MMRV vaccine cut chickenpox hospitalizations in young Brazilian children
Direct costs of varicella-zoster virus–related admissions fell 38% after introduction of the MMRV vaccine.
From the Journals
A broadly effective meningitis B vaccine has been proved effective in a Danish study
A meningitis B vaccine that targets a common surface lipoprotein has promise in preventing infections in teens and young adults.
From the Journals
PCVs reduced CAP hospitalizations in young children but not other age groups
The 16-year retrospective study identified almost 156,000 CAP hospitalizations in the Netherlands.
News from the FDA/CDC
Vaccine exemptions more common in western states
Only two of the nine highest exemption rates among kindergartners were in eastern states.
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.
News from the FDA/CDC
Mississippi has highest varicella vaccination rate
Lowest rate in kindergarten students belongs to the District of Columbia.
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.