Articles Tagged With: vaccine
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Questions: COVID-19 Mortality, Conspiracy Theories, and the Mysterious Lack of Sick Children
Although there are variables by health status and age, the mortality of COVID-19 is about 10 times greater than a seasonal flu virus.
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[UPDATED] COVID-19 Investigational Vaccine Trial Begins
Federally supported researchers are recruiting participants in the Seattle area.
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Research: More Than One-Third of U.S. Children Not Following Recommended Vaccine Schedule
Various sociodemographic factors contribute to irregular patterns.
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Taming of the Flu: What’s New for 2020
The 2019-2020 flu season is already among us, and it is imperative that those healthcare practitioners on the frontline have current knowledge of prevention and treatment strategies. Both influenza A and B strains have been identified, and their predominance varies by region and age group.
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Preventing Ebola Virus Infection
In a scientific/public health triumph, the first vaccine for the prevention of Ebola virus infection has been approved. If administered prior to 10 days after exposure, its protective efficacy is 100%.
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Ebola in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Confronting Potential Disaster
The second largest outbreak of Ebola virus infection has come under control.
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Taming of the Flu: An Update on What's New
The 2019-2020 flu season is already among us, and it is imperative that those healthcare practitioners on the frontline, particularly in our nation’s emergency departments, have current knowledge of prevention and treatment strategies.
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When to Administer the 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: A Review of the ACIP Recommendations
Recently revised guidelines no longer recommend the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for most healthy adults.
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Flu Vaccine May Help Heart Bypass Patients Heal Faster
Researchers found receiving the shot before surgery could reduce inflammation.
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AMA Calls for Flu Vaccines for Most Americans
The group says pregnant women are an especially vulnerable population.