Vaccines
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Epileptic seizures after vaccination usually have genetic causes
Key clinical point: Underlying causes exist for most epilepsies first presenting after vaccination. Major finding: 65% of children have...
Conference Coverage
Maternal Tdap resulted in higher maternal cord sera IgG-PT levels
Key clinical point: Maternal vaccination with Tdap could help prevent infant pertussis. Major finding: Mean maternal cord sera levels of IgG-PT in...
ID Consult
ID Consult: National immunization coverage and measles
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U.S. childhood vaccination rates remain high, but disparities exist
Key clinical point: Vaccination rates are high for many childhood vaccines, but coverage still varies by geographic and socioeconomic status.Major...
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Two polio vaccines are better together
Key clinical point: IPV after OPV boosts intestinal immunity and reduces viral shedding.Major finding: In children with a history of receiving...
News
Stressing MMR benefits to child boosts intention to vaccinate
Key clinical finding: Emphasizing the benefits of a vaccine for their child seems to have the greatest effect on parents.Major finding: Providing...
News
HPV vaccine provides immunity for at least 8 years
Key clinical finding: The quadrivalent HPV vaccine appears clinically effective over an 8-year period.
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Respiratory disease in unaccompanied children from Central America
ID Consult
ACIP and 2014 flu vaccine
Conference Coverage
Subspecialty outpatient clinics, EDs miss many flu vaccination opportunities
Key clinical point: Specialty outpatient visits offer an important opportunity for influenza vaccinations.Major finding: A total of 44% of 197...
Video
VIDEO: Dr. Fauci: What you need to know about chikungunya
In a video interview in his office at NIAID, Dr. Fauci talks about the epidemiology and pathogenesis of the disease and shares his advice on...