Infectious Diseases
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HIV does not appear to worsen COVID-19 outcomes
“We don’t see any signs that people with HIV should take extra precautions” to protect themselves from COVID-19, said Keith Sigel, MD.
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Despite guidelines, children receive opioids and steroids for pneumonia and sinusitis
ED visits were more than four times more likely to result in opioid prescriptions, relative to ambulatory visits, according to an analysis of...
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Sepsis readmissions risk linked to residence in a poor neighborhoods
Patients who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods may not have access to healthy food and safe housing.
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Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trials launching in July, expert says
“The good news is that the new coronavirus is relatively stable,” Dr. Paul A. Offit said.
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Daily Recap: Transgender patients turn to DIY treatments; ACIP plans priority vaccine groups
“It’s really striking to see that the number of [primary care] visits has plummeted. Because of our payment structure, that means incomes have...
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How racism contributes to the effects of SARS-CoV-2
Underrepresented minorities face systemic bias and racism when interacting with the healthcare system, Dr. Salles writes.
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ACIP plans priority groups in advance of COVID-19 vaccine
Tiered approach to COVID-19 vaccination builds on pandemic flu framework.
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Encourage parents to follow pediatric plans for vaccination
The CDC offers resources and guidance to providers to encourage well child visits and routine vaccinations.
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ACIP approves flu vaccine recommendations for 2020-2021
Next season’s vaccination options include new high-dose quadrivalent vaccines for seniors.
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New quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine joins VFC arsenal
ACIP votes to add new quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine to the Vaccines for Children program
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School daze