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Pediatrics

CDC officially moves away from universal hepatitis B shot at birth

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rescinded its long-standing advice on universal hepatitis B vaccination of newborns.

Immunology

Distinct components of mRNA vaccines cooperate to instruct efficient germinal center responses

mRNA vaccines, such as those used against COVID-19, are effective at generating antibody responses. These antibodies are produced through specialized immune structures called germinal centers, but until now it was not fully ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Occupational factors strongly influence long COVID risk, finds study

Work-related factors play a significant and independent role in the risk of developing long COVID, shows a new study based on the COVICAT cohort and led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in collaboration ...

Health

What is super flu? And other questions answered

The NHS is facing severe pressure this winter as flu cases surge earlier than usual, with some calling it "super flu." Here's what you need to know about this year's flu season and how to protect yourself.

Medical economics

New white paper analyzes US vaccine safety monitoring system

How the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determine whether a vaccine has resulted in the death of a vaccine recipient became the focus of renewed scrutiny by the ...

Vaccination

I'm heading overseas. Do I really need travel vaccines?

Australia is in its busiest month for short-term overseas travel. And there are so many things to consider when planning your trip. Unfortunately, it's easy to overlook the importance of pre-travel vaccinations.

Health

Vaccines do not cause autism: WHO

A new analysis by the World Health Organization reaffirmed there is no link between vaccines and autism—contrary to theories being propagated in the United States.

Immunology

Study unveils improved mRNA cancer vaccine targeting

No matter where cancer cells grow in the human body, they are a threat to our health and our lives. But instead of treating them with chemotherapy or radiation—which have undesirable side effects—what if we could train ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New study charts paths to end cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer for women in the world, with more than 660,000 new cases and nearly 350,000 deaths per year. Now, University of Maryland mathematicians have developed effective strategies ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Is it too late to get a flu shot?

It's almost spring. And while respiratory infections seem to have passed their peak many people are still getting sick.

Pediatrics

Tdap, MenACWY coverage increased in teens from 2023 to 2024

From 2023 to 2024, coverage with one or more doses of the tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) and the quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY) increased, while human ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Two doses of zoster vaccine reduce risk for herpes zoster ophthalmicus

Two doses of recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) are associated with a reduced risk for herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO), acute myocardial infarction, and stroke among adults aged 50 years or older, according to a study published ...

Vaccination

Can a game stop vaccine misinformation? This one just might

Modern vaccines have saved over 150 million lives. Yet misinformation about them can still have deadly consequences. A gunman recently opened fire at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, wrongly ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

COVID-19 cases surge in Maryland as summer ends and school begins

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maryland are up 123% over the last two weeks, the most hospitalizations in a month since April. While the state has typically seen a surge in COVID-19 cases during summer, this one is coming later ...

Vaccination

Texas declares measles outbreak over

The Texas measles outbreak that sickened 762 people since late January is over, state health officials said Monday.