Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New whooping cough strain in US raises questions
Researchers have discovered the first U.S. cases of whooping cough caused by a germ that may be resistant to the vaccine.
Feb 6, 2013
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Too few adults get recommended vaccines, CDC says
(HealthDay)—Vaccines aren't just for kids, and most American adults aren't getting their recommended vaccinations, federal health officials said Tuesday.
Jan 30, 2013
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Medications
Childhood vaccine schedule is safe, report says
(HealthDay)—The standard vaccine schedule for young children in the United States is safe and effective, a new review says.
Jan 16, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
American College of Physicians calls for immunizations for all health care providers
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has approved a policy recommendation that all health care providers (HCPs) be immunized against influenza; diphtheria; hepatitis B; measles, mumps, and rubella; pertussis (whooping ...
Jan 14, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Game-based economics research explains why we roll the dice on flu shots
With 41 states having reported widespread and severe outbreaks of flu this season, timely new research sheds light on why less than half of the American population has gotten a flu shot.
Jan 11, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study identifies infants at highest risk of death from pertussis
A study released today from the upcoming issue of the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (JPIDS) found that taking early and repeated white blood cell counts (WBC) is critical in determining whether infants ...
Jan 10, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
2012 was worst year for whooping cough since 1955
Health officials say 2012 was the nation's worst year for whooping cough in nearly six decades.
Jan 4, 2013
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Health
States lagging in emergency preparedness, report shows
(HealthDay)—While significant progress has been made in the past 10 years, many states still fall short in their preparedness for public health emergencies such as disease outbreaks, natural disasters and bioterrorist attacks, ...
Dec 19, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cases of whooping cough in US highest in decades
Pertussis is at its highest level nationally in a half-century. But cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, often decline in late fall into early winter.
Dec 17, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researcher says whooping cough vaccines effective, despite outbreaks
(Medical Xpress)—Despite recent outbreaks of pertussis (whooping cough)—a highly contagious bacterial disease that is preventable by the current pertussis vaccines—Yale researcher Dr. Eugene Shapiro maintains in an ...
Nov 29, 2012
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