Vaccines
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Inflammatory markers predict vaccine response in HCV, HIV
Study investigates response to HAV, HBV, tetanus vaccines.
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MMWR: Current flu vaccine does not protect elderly
The influenza vaccine is only about 36% effective this year, preventing infections in just over a third of people who receive it, according to the...
News from the FDA/CDC
This is what a flu pandemic looks like
At first glance, activity level appears to equal the pandemic of 2009-2010.
News from the FDA/CDC
Hospitals filling as flu season worsens
CDC director: “Hospitalization rate is the highest we’ve seen” through the end of January.
From the Journals
Adacel Tdap effective throughout third trimester vaccination window
The vaccine may offer greater flexibility beyond the early portion of the trimester.
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Birth cohort affected 2015-2016 flu vaccine effectiveness
Birth year may have an impact on how well the influenza vaccine worked.
From the Journals
DMARDs may hamper pneumococcal vaccine response in systemic sclerosis patients
Vaccination before DMARD initiation or while on a drug holiday might be a good idea.
From the Journals
Novel herpes zoster vaccine is more cost effective than old vaccine
Cost-effectiveness can be an important factor in considering patient treatment for herpes zoster.
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Don’t give up on influenza vaccine
The influenza vaccine needs some help with its image.
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.
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Hawaii experiencing a statewide outbreak of mumps
Mumps appears to be spreading in Hawaii regardless of patient vaccination history.