Measles Vaccination Rates Dropped During COVID-19 Pandemic to 81% in 2021
The rate of children receiving a first measles-containing vaccine decreased between 2020 and 2021, CDC says.
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HIV PrEP Navigators Essential to Uptake in Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Study shows low uptake of PrEP among youth experiencing homelessness at risk for HIV infection during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Digital Health Interventions Increase HIV PrEP Adherence, Retention
When pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), is taken daily as prescribed, sexual transmission of HIV is reduced by approximately 99% and transmission through injection drug use is reduced by at least 74%.
Nearly Half of Adults Not Planning or Hesitant to Get Flu Vaccine
NFID survey show beliefs about influenza and pneumococcal disease, as well as attitudes and practices around vaccination, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Behavioral Risk Factors Contributed Most to Global Cancer Burden in 2019
From 2010 to 2019, greatest percent increase in cancer deaths and DALYs was from metabolic risks
USPSTF Continues to Recommend Against Genital Herpes Screening
USPSTF finds no new evidence to support changes to the 2016 recommendation against routine serologic screening for genital herpes
For Self-Measured Blood Pressure, Smartphone App No Better Than Standard Device
Self-measured blood pressure paired with a smartphone app was not superior to standard device for blood pressure reduction
Not Enough Time in a Day for Recommended Primary Care
Primary care providers estimated to need 26.7 hours/day to provide recommended care for hypothetical patient panel.
How Can Hepatitis Vaccination Adherence Be Improved for At-Risk Adults?
Adults at risk of hepatitis A and hepatitis B have multi-dose vaccinations available, but complete and timely vaccination adherence rates are low. What can be done to encourage more vaccine adherence?
Pfizer-BioNTech Omicron-Adapted COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates Elicit Strong Immune Response
Two Omicron-adapted Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine candidates elicited strong immune responses vs the current COVID-19 vaccine.
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