<ѻý>How Pediatric Societies Are Reframing the Immunization Service Experienceѻý> AAP's Janna Patterson, MD, MPH, on improving vaccination rates Apr 11, 2023 video
<ѻý>Do We Need a Spring COVID-19 Booster?ѻý> A look at the data, particularly for high-risk groups Mar 27, 2023
<ѻý>Outbreak of Polio Linked to Newer Oral Vaccine Detected in Africaѻý> First cases reported from nOPV2, but not completely unexpected, says polio eradication group Mar 17, 2023
<ѻý>Screen All Adults for Hepatitis B, CDC Saysѻý> New recommendations favor universal access to screening rather than risk-based approach Mar 09, 2023
<ѻý>Early Metformin Cuts Long COVID Riskѻý> Ivermectin and fluvoxamine, meanwhile, showed no benefit in randomized COVID-OUT study Mar 08, 2023
<ѻý>Amid Relaxing COVID Rules for Health Workers, San Francisco Is Reinforcing Themѻý> Healthcare workers in the city must continue to mask and be vaccinated Mar 07, 2023
<ѻý>Oral Azithromycin During Labor Fails to Stop Neonatal Sepsis, Deathѻý> Some secondary benefits seen in West African trial, however Mar 07, 2023
<ѻý>Doctors at Florida Hospital Received Death Threats Over COVID Policiesѻý> Threats targeted staff over allegations of misconduct, corruption during pandemic Mar 07, 2023
<ѻý>Second RSV Vaccine for Older Adults Gets Thumbs Up From FDA Advisorsѻý> VRBPAC unanimously endorses efficacy of GSK's protein fusion vaccine, not quite as sold on safety Mar 01, 2023
<ѻý>Hopkins' Makary Tells Lawmakers COVID Lab Leak a 'No-Brainer'ѻý> Other expert witnesses open to other origin theories Mar 01, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Panel Backs Pfizer's RSV Vaccine for Older Adultsѻý> But panelists raise multiple concerns over phase III trial data Feb 28, 2023
<ѻý>Extensively Drug-Resistant Shigellosis on the Rise in the U.S.ѻý> This easily transmissible infection causes severe diarrhea, with limited treatment options Feb 24, 2023
<ѻý>Children's HIV Deaths in Africa Largely Preventableѻý> Half of kids under age 5 not diagnosed before death, CHAMPS study found Feb 22, 2023
<ѻý>How Much Did Celebrities Influence Public Opinion on COVID?ѻý> "I see them as being like a conduit," says one epidemiologist Feb 21, 2023
<ѻý>Monoclonal Antibodies Linked to Reduced RSV Burden in Young Kidsѻý> Meta-analysis of 14 RCTs showed significant reductions in infection, hospitalization Feb 17, 2023
<ѻý>What Bird Flu Reminds Us About Influenza Pandemicsѻý> We must be prepared and proactive Feb 16, 2023
<ѻý>Chest CTs Reveal Abnormalities 2 Years After Severe COVIDѻý> 39% of hospitalized Wuhan patients had persistent interstitial lung abnormalities, study finds Feb 15, 2023
<ѻý>What Do We Know About Marburg Virus Disease?ѻý> WHO announced that Equatorial Guinea confirmed its first outbreak of the rare disease Feb 14, 2023
<ѻý>USPSTF Reaffirms Rec Against Routine Screening for Genital Herpesѻý> With no new evidence, guidance remains unchanged from 2016 Feb 14, 2023
<ѻý>Guiding New York City Through COVID-19ѻý> Former N.Y.C. Health Commissioner on leading the public through the pandemic Feb 14, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>What Happened to the Monoclonal Antibodies for COVID-19?ѻý> Losing focus on monoclonals means neglecting those who need them most: the immunocompromised Feb 13, 2023 video
<ѻý>COVID Vaccines Added to 2023 Child, Adult Immunization Schedulesѻý> Other notable changes include new guidance on polio, MMR, hepatitis B, and pneumococcal vaccines Feb 10, 2023
<ѻý>New Guidance Targets Infection Hazards in Fingernails, Sinks, Excessive Hand-Washingѻý> Update based on new evidence on ways that various pathogens can spread in healthcare settings Feb 10, 2023
<ѻý>AUD Diagnoses After COVID Infection Higher at Certain Points in the Pandemicѻý> Social context of pandemic offers most plausible explanation, researchers say Feb 09, 2023
<ѻý>Dead Patient Sues America's Frontline Doctors Over HCQ; Pair Accused of Bilking Docѻý> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Feb 09, 2023
<ѻý>Biden Pledges to Extend Medicare's Solvency for 'At Least Two Decades'ѻý> Healthcare featured prominently in president's State of the Union address Feb 08, 2023
<ѻý>Healthy Lifestyle Before Infection Linked to Lower Long COVID Riskѻý> Healthy BMI and adequate sleep both independently associated with risk of long COVID Feb 06, 2023
<ѻý>CDC: Maternal Tdap Vaccine Reduced Whooping Cough in Newbornsѻý> Youngest babies had less pertussis following the 2011 recommendation Feb 06, 2023
<ѻý>Lower Excess Mortality Seen for Physicians vs General Public During COVID Pandemicѻý> Understanding effects among physicians may be helpful for future epidemics, researchers say Feb 06, 2023
<ѻý>Moderna Booster Vaccine Singled Out for Chronic Hivesѻý> Chronic spontaneous urticaria more frequent when compared with Pfizer's mRNA vaccine Feb 01, 2023
<ѻý>Meningococcal Vaccine 76% Effective for Kids Under 5, Study Saysѻý> Effectiveness shown against both serogroup B and non-serogroup B disease in Spanish children Feb 01, 2023
<ѻý>Colorado Doc Put on Probation for Ivermectin Prescriptionsѻý> Scott Rollins, MD, and the state medical board reached an agreement on "unprofessional conduct" Jan 31, 2023
<ѻý>'Annual COVID Boosters for All' Is All About Convenienceѻý> But that doesn't make it the right move Jan 27, 2023
<ѻý>Medical Board Takes Action Against Misinformation Docѻý> Pathologist Ryan Cole, MD, is facing discipline for negligence, spreading false statements Jan 19, 2023
<ѻý>CDC Starts Making Leadership Changesѻý> Head of Maine CDC will become deputy director; insider becomes chief medical officer Jan 17, 2023
<ѻý>CDC Data Show Mpox Risks in Cisgender, Pregnant Womenѻý> Understanding transmission in pregnant women "is critical for mpox prevention," researchers say Jan 06, 2023
<ѻý>After Pandemic Lull, Experts Watching Rise in Invasive Strep A Closelyѻý> Is a recent uptick in pediatric infections a resurgence to normal levels or something more? Jan 06, 2023
<ѻý>Studies Reveal Negative Attitudes Toward the Unvaccinatedѻý> Polarizing views on COVID vaccination status poses risk to pandemic management, researchers say Dec 21, 2022
<ѻý>Tony Fauci's True Legacyѻý> As he steps down, I'd like to recognize his enduring commitment to explaining complicated science Dec 19, 2022
<ѻý>Still No Luck With Ivermectin; Parents Dis Vax Mandates; Vraylar OK'd for Depressionѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Dec 19, 2022