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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Oncology & Cancer
Human papilloma virus vaccination provides long-term protection
Every year, 11.2 of every 100 000 women in Germany develop cervical cancer. Persistent infection with a high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) type is a necessary prerequisite for the development of dysplasia and neoplasia ...
Sep 25, 2014
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Vaccination
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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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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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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Pediatrics
Parental HPV vaccine hesitancy increased during 2012 to 2018
(HealthDay)—From 2012 to 2018, there was an increase in the proportion of unvaccinated adolescents who received a recommendation for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, but parental HPV vaccine hesitancy also increased, ...
Feb 9, 2021
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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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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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Oncology & Cancer
African-American women less likely to receive HPV vaccine than whites, study finds
Even with access to health care, African-American women are less likely to receive the vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV), which reduces the risk for cervical cancer, according to a study by researchers at the University ...
Aug 27, 2013
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No data yet on changing COVID vaccines between doses: WHO
The WHO reiterated Friday there was "no adequate data" on switching COVID-19 vaccines between doses, after France said under-55s who received an AstraZeneca first jab should get their second from a different vaccine.
Apr 9, 2021
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