Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine Less Effective in Immunocompromised Youth
Antibody titers to the HPV4 vaccine were lower for all HPV serotypes in individuals who were infected with HIV perinatally than those who were exposed to HIV perinatally.
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Timing Pneumococcal Vaccinations and Immunosuppressive Therapy in IBD
Patients with irritable bowel disease planning to start immunosuppressive therapy may need to receive a pneumococcal vaccination beforehand.
12 Percent of Caregivers Have Pediatric Flu Vaccine Hesitancy
Most hold inaccurate beliefs about flu, flu shots, including believing child will be protected with one shot.
Peanut Oral Immunotherapy Appears Safe for Preschool-Age Children
Most children reached maintenance; 0.4% had severe adverse reaction.
Los Angeles County Measles Outbreak Under Investigation
Five cases of measles confirmed among county residents so far this year.
HBV Revaccination Strategies Evaluated in IBD Patients After Initial Vaccination Failure
According to the results of a recent study, an aggressive revaccination strategy involving 3 additional hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine doses is recommended for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients with initial HBV vaccination failure.
October May Be Best Time for Older Adults to Receive Flu Shot
Waning protection with early vaccine must be balanced with fewer vaccinated with compressed schedule, early peak
Experimental ‘Universal’ Influenza Vaccine Being Evaluated in Healthy Volunteers
The National Institutes of Health has announced the initiation of a phase 1 clinical trial assessing the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of a “universal” influenza vaccine candidate, H1ssF_3928, in healthy adult patients.
Odds of Hay Fever Up With Very Early, Late Spring Onset
Very early onset and late onset of spring are associated with increased odds of hay fever.
Teens of Anti-Vax Parents Fighting to Get Vaccinated
Some teenagers of anti-vaccine parents are taking matters into their own hands, seeking information on how to vaccinate.
Study Again Confirms No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism
Once again, a large study of Danish residents confirmed that the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is not associated with an increase in autism.
Peanut Patch Linked to Increased Responder Rate in Children
Statistically significant increase seen in proportion of responders for peanut-allergic children aged 4 to 11.
AAP: Social Media Companies Must Curb Spread of Vaccine Myths
American Academy of Pediatrics is reaching out to social media companies.
Pneumococcal Vaccination at Age 50 Prevents the Most Disease
But cost of giving pneumococcal vaccines to all 50-year-olds exceeds $250,000 per QALY.
Children With Obesity Have Lower Immune Response to Vaccinations
The immune response to vaccinations is lower in children who are obese compared with nonobese children.
Novel Peptide-Based Immunotherapy Holds Promise for Peanut Allergy
This article is part of Pulmonology Advisor‘s coverage of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology annual meeting, taking place in San Francisco, California. Our staff will report on medical research related to asthma, allergy, and other respiratory conditions, conducted by experts in the field. Check back regularly for more news from AAAAI 2019.…
AAAAI: Exclusive Breastfeeding Not Linked to Eczema Risk
Exclusive breastfeeding for three months or longer tied to lower odds of continued eczema at 6 years.
High Rates of MenB Vaccination Advised in University Outbreaks
Achieving high serogroup B meningococcal (MenB) vaccination coverage is recommended following university-based outbreaks of meningococcal disease caused by serogroup B.
Does the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Promote Immunization?
The United States’ mandatory immunization requirements don’t just benefit the individual, they also benefit the public at large. However, there is still a small chance that someone may react negatively to vaccines, despite overwhelming evidence that they are generally safe. Because of this small risk, the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) was created for individuals…
Vaccine-Preventable Infections Common After Pediatric Organ Transplant
HealthDay News — Hospitalization for vaccine-preventable infections occurs in more than 15% of pediatric solid organ transplant recipients in the first five years after surgery, according to a study recently published in JAMA Pediatrics. Amy G. Feldman, MD, from Children’s Hospital Colorado in Denver, and colleagues used data from the Pediatric Health Information System to assess hospitalizations for…
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