Articles Tagged With: vaccination
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Infectious Disease Alert Updates
Immediate Improvement in Childhood Vaccination; A Better Mosquito Trap; Can FMT Restore Gut Flora and Eliminate Resistant Pathogens?
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Genital HPV in Men: How Common Is It?
In this U.S. cross-sectional survey, the prevalence of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in adult men was 45%, of which 25% were high-risk subtypes. The overall rate of HPV vaccination among those who were eligible was 11%.
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Genital HPV in Men: How Common Is It?
In this U.S. cross-sectional survey, the prevalence of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in adult men was 45%, of which 25% were high-risk subtypes. The overall rate of HPV vaccination among those who were eligible was 11%.
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Oral Cholera Vaccine and Travelers
The new oral cholera vaccine is recommended for adults 18-64 years of age who are planning to travel to areas at risk.
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2017 Update on Adult Vaccinations
Vaccinations to directly prevent disease in adults likewise have reduced morbidity and mortality from a wide variety of viral and bacterial infections. This article will review the vaccines recommended for all adults as well as those vaccines recommended for special populations, such as immunosuppressed patients and pregnant women. In addition, the article will examine strategies that can be employed to increase vaccination rates in adults.
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Adult Vaccination Update for Emergency Physicians
We present this discussion of adult immunizations so that you will be prepared to respond to questions and concerns as the concept of ED vaccination evolves.
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No Significant Association Between Autism Risk and Maternal Influenza and Vaccination
A very large cohort study over 11 years failed to find an association between autism risk and maternal influenza infection or influenza vaccination during pregnancy. A low risk of autism was associated on initial analysis with first-trimester vaccination, but adjusting statistically for the multiplicity of hypotheses tested in the study showed that this association could be due to chance (P = 0.10).
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Assessment of Tetanus Risk in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Tetanus is a life-threatening, preventable disease. It is most commonly acquired from a wound site; however, it can be obtained via injuries of other tissues. Both primary and secondary measures of prevention contribute to the eradication of tetanus. Therefore, appropriate tetanus prophylaxis should be administered in a timely fashion when patients present with wounds or infected tissue. Because tetanus prevention can be so effective, it is imperative to review, document, and address any tetanus deficiencies.
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Can the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Cure Cervical Dysplasia?
In this randomized, controlled trial, the HPV 16/18 vaccine did not hasten resolution of existing oncogenic HPV infections nor prevent persistent HPV 16/18 associated infection and cervical dysplasia recurrence after loop electrosurgical excisional procedure treatment.
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CDC Recommends Simpler HPV Vaccine Series for Young Adolescents
The CDC has changed its recommendation for the human papillomavirus vaccine administration from a routine three-dose series to a two-dose series for 9- to 14-year-old children.