Exposure to 2009 pH1N1 Vaccine During Pregnancy Seems Safe
Exposure to pH1N1 influenza vaccine in utero not linked to most pediatric health outcomes.
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HPV Vaccination Program Has Considerable Impact
Prevalence of HPV 16 and 18 decreased; anogenital wart diagnoses down in girls, women, boys, men.
Effect of Eliminating Nonmedical Immunization Exemptions in California
Although the percentage of up-to-date vaccinations among incoming kindergarteners increased after implementation of the 2016 senate bill, which eliminated nonmedical immunization exemptions, evidence for a replacement effect was found.
Study Examines Use of Electronic Consults for Allergy/Immunology
E-consults used more often than in-person consults for adverse drug reactions.
Pertussis Risk Up for Undervaccinated, Unvaccinated Children
However, most pertussis cases occur among vaccinated children further away from last DTaP dose.
Staphylococcus aureus Linked to Food Sensitization in Eczema
Children with S aureus more likely to have persistent egg, peanut allergy independent of eczema severity.
Immunization Rates Increased in California After Repeal of Nonmedical Exemptions
At the same time, there was a sharp increase in medical exemptions in a few California counties.
Current Strategies for Measles Vaccination Insufficient
Current policies will not eliminate measles or prevent future resurgence in seven high-income countries.
CDC: Reported Measles Cases Reach 971
With continued outbreaks, CDC says US risks losing measles elimination status.
HIV-Related Factors Predict Reinforced Hepatitis B Vaccination Success
Certain characteristics and HIV-related factors may help predict whether certain demographics of people with HIV will have an optimal response to reinforced hepatitis B virus vaccination.
California Bill to Tighten Vaccine Exemptions Moves Forward
State public health officials would have the authority to decide which children qualify for medical exemptions.
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.
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.
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