Updated Recommendations on the Use of Anthrax Vaccine in the United States
The CDC’s Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices updated recommendations regarding the use of anthrax vaccine in the US.
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Accelerated Dengue/Yellow Fever Vaccine Schedule Noninferior to Conventional Schedule
Study data demonstrates an early benefit to receiving Japanese Encephalitis vaccination prior to CYD-TDV in terms of higher overall anti-dengue virus neutralizing titers, although this benefit appears to wane after several months.
Evidence Supports Perioperative Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Active smokers hospitalized for a major surgical procedure who started nicotine replacement therapy within 2 days of admission had similar outcomes as those who were not prescribed nicotine replacement therapy.
M72/AS01 Tuberculosis Vaccine Remains Efficacious After 3 years
The M72/AS01 vaccine shows efficacy against pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) at 3 years in patients with Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
Children With HIV May Benefit From Alendronate
Alendronate treatment is well-tolerated and improved bone mineral density (BMD) with no safety concerns in children and adolescents with perinatally acquired HIV.
Ethnic Disparities in Preexposure Prophylaxis Among Men Having Sex With Men
According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, preliminary data from 2017 show that gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men accounted for 67% of incident diagnoses of HIV.
Lower Education, Hepatitis C Co-Infection Linked to Earlier Menopause in HIV
In women with HIV, lower education and hepatitis C co-infection are independently associated with the onset of menopause before age 45 years.
Relationship Between Vaccination and Neurologic Diseases Multifaceted
Researchers highlighted the need for rapid investigations of vaccine safety concerns to use robust epidemiologic methods to maintain public and professional confidence in vaccination programs.
PrEP Discontinuation and Age, Racial Disparities
Age, racial/ethnic, and risk category disparities exist among patients who discontinue preexposure prophylaxis treatment after initiation.
How Does the Rising Cost of EpiPen Affect Patients and Providers?
Researchers sough to assess whether the cost of the EpiPen affected patient emergency department visits and length of hospital stay before and after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
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