Pediatrics
Video: Protecting kids from cancer with HPV vaccine
As the back-to-school checklist grows, one detail that parents and caregivers should prioritize is ensuring all children have their appropriate vaccines.
Aug 4, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC updates recommendations for hepatitis B virus screening
Recommendations have been updated for screening and testing for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, according to research published in the March 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and ...
Mar 13, 2023
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Vaccination
In a first, COVID vaccine is added to adult immunization schedule
For the first time, COVID-19 vaccines have been added to the list of routine immunizations recommended for adults—a further sign the virus is here to stay.
Feb 10, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Multidisciplinary experts reach consensus on ending COVID-19 as a public health threat
SARS-CoV-2 continues to circulate among us. Although some governments have moved on, a new study published today in the journal Nature says that specific efforts and resources are still required to save lives. This is one ...
Nov 3, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: COVID shots as part of recommended routine
COVID-19 vaccines are making the list of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention's recommended immunization schedules for both children and adults. Dr. Jody Terranova, assistant professor of pediatrics at the UConn ...
Oct 27, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
More than half of hepatitis A outbreak cases in persons reporting drug use
Hepatitis A outbreaks frequently occur in drug users and in people reporting homelessness, according to research published in the Sept. 30 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality ...
Sep 30, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
EU approves smallpox vaccine for use against monkeypox
The European Commission has approved a smallpox vaccine for use against monkeypox after the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency, the Danish drugmaker that developed the jab said on Monday.
Jul 25, 2022
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Radiology & Imaging
Consider COVID vax history when assessing adenopathy on mammograms
Axillary lymphadenopathy, a common adverse effect of COVID-19 vaccination, is seen in 44 percent of patients undergoing breast imaging after vaccination, according to a study published in the May issue of Radiology.
Apr 28, 2022
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Vaccination
Norway is open to 4th COVID-19 shot to people over 80
Norwegian health authorities said Wednesday they are open to giving people aged 80 and above a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, but see no cause for a general recommendation for that age category to get a fourth shot.
Apr 20, 2022
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German vaccine panel backs 2nd booster for high-risk groups
Germany's independent vaccination advisory panel said Thursday it is recommending a second vaccine booster shot for people aged 70 and above, among others particularly at risk from COVID-19.
Feb 3, 2022
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