Pediatrics
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ICAAC: Synergistic effects of two pediatric vaccines highlighted
Pediatric rotavirus and pneumococcal conjugate vaccines provide co-contributory benefits extending well beyond the diseases they specifically...
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Reported pertussis underestimates true incidence by up to 93-fold
Key clinical point: The annual rate of pertussis in Americans less than 50 years old is up to 93-fold greater than the reported incidence.
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A small number of neonatal listeriosis cases may be of nonmaternal origin
A small but significant portion of neonatal listeriosis cases may not be caused by consumption of contaminated food by the mother, a new study...
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ICAAC: Prescribing guide successful in a children’s hospital
The introduction and dissemination of an antibiotic prescribing guide in a children’s hospital resulted in a statistically significant increase in...
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VIDEO: CDC urges flu shots for all eligible patients
The CDC and National Foundation of Infectious Diseases hosted a press conference to talk about the important of getting influenza vaccinations for...
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CDC details nonmedical vaccination exemptions
Altogether, 46 states and D.C. reported nonmedical exemption data for 3,829,686 current kindergartners.
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ICEID: Population-level data support ACIP flu vaccine recommendations
Expanded influenza vaccination coverage in children provided direct benefits with respect to hospitalizations.