Vaccines
News from the FDA/CDC
New meningococcal vaccine wins FDA approval
The vaccine “has the potential to protect more adolescents and young adults from this severe and unpredictable disease by providing the broadest...
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New RSV vaccine will cut hospitalizations, study shows
With widespread use of the vaccine, annual hospitalizations resulting from infant RSV would fall by 51%, emergency department encounters would...
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The HPV vaccine: Time for ObGyn physicians to up our game
Although the HPV vaccine targets the strains responsible for about 90% of HPV-caused cancers, acceptance of the vaccine is disappointing. Now, we...
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52-year-old man • intermittent fevers • recently received second dose of COVID-19 vaccine • tremors in all 4 extremities • Dx?
► Intermittent fevers
► Recently received second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
► Tremors in all 4 extremities
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ACIP updates recommendations for influenza vaccination
Although there are few changes from last year, there is a new approach to administering egg-based vaccine to those with a history of egg allergy...
From the Journals
Maternal pertussis vax effective for infants in most vulnerable months
Large study also helps answer questions on duration of effectiveness and the potential “blunting” effect in infants.
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Long-Awaited RSV Vaccines Now Available for Older Adults and Pediatric Patients
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Preparing for the viral trifecta: RSV, influenza, and COVID-19
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Study: Unexpected vaginal bleeding rises after COVID vaccination
Researchers suggested it could have been connected to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in the vaccines.
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CPT updates for 2024 include new RSV vaccines, Spanish translation
New CPT codes aim to streamline COVID-19 immunizations reporting.