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News, opinions and meeting coverage in infectious disease.

The VSVG-EBOV-GP Ebola vaccine over a microscope image of the virus

<乌鸦传媒>ACIP: Offer Ebola Vax to Healthcare Workers With Exposure Risk

Unanimous vote by CDC committee included debate about Ebola vaccine in pregnant women

A screen shot of Nicole Baldwins TikTok

<乌鸦传媒>'Dead Doctors Don't Lie'

Pediatrician threatened over vaccine TikTok in "global, coordinated attack"

A computer rendering of the human papilloma virus

<乌鸦传媒>Is One HPV Vaccine Dose Enough?

NHANES data suggest yes, but researchers urge caution

A medical illustration of shingles

<乌鸦传媒>Higher Risk of Shingles Seen in Patients With Certain Cancers

Vaccine development may help with prevention of herpes zoster in this population

ACR over a photo of Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

<乌鸦传媒>Reassurance on Live-Virus Shingles Vax With Anti-TNFs

Randomized trial indicates fears of infection unfounded

The packaging and syringe of the tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine

<乌鸦传媒>ACIP: Tdap Vax OK to Sub in for Td When Necessary

Unanimous panel hopes to increase flexibility for providers

A close up of a pregnant woman receiving a vaccination

<乌鸦传媒>CDC: Too Few Pregnant Women Getting Flu, Tdap Vax

Room for improvement in clinician communication about vaccines in pregnancy

A photo of the BCG vaccine and dilutant with a syringe

<乌鸦传媒>BCG Vax: A Shot Against Lung Cancer in Native Populations?

60-year follow-up data from a vaccine trial found surprising results

<乌鸦传媒>Vaccines Increase Risk of Gout Flares

However, patients shouldn't forgo vaccines because absolute risk is low, and benefits are high

A medical illustration of gout

<乌鸦传媒>Vaccines Boost Gout Flare Risk, But...

Patients shouldn't opt out because absolute risk is low and benefits high

Illustration of a hand holding a syringe.

<乌鸦传媒>ACIP: Hep A and MenB Vaccine Recommendations Updated

Hepatitis A recommendations expanded for people with HIV; panel stands pat on flu vaccine policy

Photo of a nurse giving a vaccination to a woman.

<乌鸦传媒>ACIP: HPV, Pneumococcal Vax Guidelines Revised

Panel emphasizes shared decision-making

Sheraton Grand hotel in Chicago with ACR-SOTA text overlaid.

<乌鸦传媒>Update on Vaccines in Autoimmune Patients

Infectious disease specialist provides overview for rheumatologists

<乌鸦传媒>Morning Break: Safe-Enough Losartan; 'Dirty' Kale; Governor's Pox Party

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the 乌鸦传媒 staff

<乌鸦传媒>ACC News in Brief: Weed, Flu Shots, Siestas

A taste of news to come from the conference

<乌鸦传媒>MMR-Autism Link Debunked ... Again

Not even a hint of relationship in large Danish study

<乌鸦传媒>ACIP: After WHO Delay, FDA Waits to Select Flu Strains for Vax

Also, ACIP issues new language on vaccines for anthrax and Japanese encephalitis

<乌鸦传媒>Morning Break: Rebranding Eating Disorders; Spike in Kratom Concerns; Vaccine Laws

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the 乌鸦传媒 staff

<乌鸦传媒>Significant Decline in Precancerous Cervical Lesions in U.S.

Proportion of lesions with HPV16/18 fall across age, ethnic groups

<乌鸦传媒>Higher Risk of Shingles Seen in Patients With Certain Cancers

Vaccine development may help with prevention of herpes zoster in this population

<乌鸦传媒>Morning Break: Measles Rebound; New FDA Warnings; Cancer Dx Scares

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the 乌鸦传媒 staff

<乌鸦传媒>Morning Break: Dead-Butt Syndrome; Last Word on Cellphone Radiation; States vs Pharma

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the 乌鸦传媒 staff

<乌鸦传媒>One Dose of Cholera Vaccine Immunogenic in Kids

Trial paves way for Vaxchora pediatric indication, though more studies planned

<乌鸦传媒>Still No Clarity on Merck's Ebola Vax in Congo

Data suggest effectiveness but too many variables to be sure

<乌鸦传媒>Single-Dose Cholera Vaccine May Only Protect Short Term

But data from Haiti showed two doses were required for long-term immunity

<乌鸦传媒>ACIP: Routinely Vaccinate Homeless Against HepA

Homelessness denotes increased risk for contracting disease

<乌鸦传媒>No Infection Dx for Abx; Combo Tx for MRSA Scores; CMV Vax Promising

Presentations, late-breaking clinical trials cover a variety of topics

<乌鸦传媒>'We Have a Good, But Not Great, Flu Vaccine'

William Schaffner, MD discusses the technologies that can make it better

<乌鸦传媒>Study: Cell-Based Flu Vax Not Superior to Egg-Based Vax

No significant difference in effectiveness against influenza A in 2017-2018 season

<乌鸦传媒>ACIP Issues Flu Season Guidance, Anthrax Vax in a 'Mass Event'

Committee also heard data on cell-cultured influenza vaccines

<乌鸦传媒>Is Immunity to MMR Vax Waning?

Mumps infection confirmed in vaccinated military members

<乌鸦传媒>Current DTaP Vaccines Deemed Safe

But efficacy against pertussis could be better

<乌鸦传媒>Mumps and Boosters; Ecigs and Quitting: It's PodMed Double T!

This week's topics include sinusitis treatment, low back pain management, waning mumps immunity, and e-cigarettes and quitting attempts

<乌鸦传媒>ACIP Reinstates FluMist for 2018-2019 Flu Season

Committee persuaded by new efficacy analyses

<乌鸦传媒>Slow Medicine: Omega-3s, Zoster Vaccination, and Bariatric Surgery

Thoughtful review of hot-button topics in the news

<乌鸦传媒>In RA Patients, 2-Week Methotrexate Holiday Boosts Flu Vax Efficacy

Pragmatic trial shows 15%-20% bump in antibody titers

<乌鸦传媒>Study Questions Durability of MMR Vaccine

Findings point to the need for booster doses in adults

<乌鸦传媒>H7N9 Flu Changes Worry Experts

'Huge surge' in cases in China in 2016-17 season

<乌鸦传媒>Hepatitis A Outbreak to Greet IDWeek

Homeless bear brunt of disease; delegates at low risk

<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: More Than a Mosquito Bite

Case Findings: A 52-year-old man who had returned from an end-of-summer camping trip in Vermont two weeks earlier went to the doctor complaining of a severe headache in the front of his head and a widespread rash of blanching macules. The illness had started a few days earlier with just a mild fever, myalgias, and some loss of appetite. Despite feeling terrible, he joked that his trip was fun, but he's pretty sure the mosquito is the unofficial bird of Vermont. What is your diagnosis?

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