Infectious Diseases
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This is what a flu pandemic looks like
At first glance, activity level appears to equal the pandemic of 2009-2010.
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FDA approves new combination drug for HIV patients
A new single pill combination drug was approved to treat HIV-1 infections in virologically suppressed adults.
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nPEP for HIV: Updated CDC guidelines available for primary care physicians
To be effective, PEP needs to be initiated within 72 hours of exposure, but many people don’t know about this option.
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Hospitals filling as flu season worsens
CDC director: “Hospitalization rate is the highest we’ve seen” through the end of January.
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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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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.
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Counseling parents may curb nonmedical vaccine exemptions
California and Washington are states with such laws.
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Metabolic Complications of HIV Infection
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Adolescents with chronic health conditions often undervaccinated
But better flu vaccination suggests it can be done well in high-risk teens.
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Which interventions are effective in managing parental vaccine refusal?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: It’s unclear whether educational initiatives alone alter vaccine refusal. Although about a third of parents cite herd...