Infectious Diseases
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Delta variant could drive herd immunity threshold over 80%
In addition to driving up case numbers, the Delta variant could also push the threshold to achieve herd immunity higher.
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Untreatable, drug-resistant fungus found in Texas and Washington, D.C.
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Increases in new COVID cases among children far outpace vaccinations
Almost 8 months into their vaccination odyssey, children aged 16-17 years just passed an important milestone.
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Doctors’ offices may be hot spot for transmission of respiratory infections
But it’s hard to know where exposures to influenzalike illnesses found in a new study occurred, says an expert.
FDA/CDC
‘A few mutations away’: The threat of a vaccine-proof variant
“When we have lots of people infected, we give more chances to the virus to diversify and then adapt to selective pressures.”
Perspectives
I Never Wanted To Be a Hero
I have been in the business of medicine for more than 15 years and I will never forget the initial surge of the COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts...
Original Research
Impact of Diagnostic Testing on Pediatric Patients With Pharyngitis: Evidence From a Large Health Plan
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As common respiratory viruses resurface, children are at serious risk
Younger children may be especially vulnerable to the reemergence of common respiratory viruses such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus...
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Children and COVID: Vaccinations, new cases both rising
The increase in vaccine initiation was fairly modest for the week of July 16-22, but the latest jump in new cases was not.
FDA/CDC
CDC revamps STI treatment guidelines