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H5N5 viruses continue to expand their geographic and species range, with spillovers to domestic birds reported in a few European countries.
The index patient had been in the DR Congo, and related infections were reported in 4 contacts.
Both fresh whole and sliced cucumbers from Mexico were recalled in a 113-case Salmonella outbreak.
The finding triggered the renewal of baiting and feeding bans in 2 counties.
Testing has now scaled up to 28 states, covering at least 65% of the nation's production.
In most cases, the provider didn't think the vaccine was indicated for the traveler's itinerary.
Two studies in California found significant reductions in chlamydia and syphilis in the year after doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis guidelines were released.
This effort, the first of its kind, expands on previous reports by exploring the potential for spillover and mitigation of related health and economic consequences.
The change was prompted by postmarketing observational studies that suggest an increased risk of GBS within 42 days of vaccination.
The button-like device doesn't require refrigeration and could be self-administered.
Analysis of the intervention, implemented at 49 urgent care clinics, found the biggest reductions among clinicians who were actively engaged.
The results call into question the common assumption that inflation-adjusted vaccine costs are constant over time, the authors say.
Vaccine efficacy against illnesses caused by the H1N1 strain varied significantly by age.
Seasonal flu is currently the most common virus detected in China's illness surge, which is at expected levels for this time of year.
The patient hadn't traveled to Central Africa but was a contact of two people who did.
Eighty-seven percent of hospitalizations and 89% of resident deaths took place before widespread vaccination.
But the average number and duration of the episodes didn't differ significantly between the groups, and there were no serious adverse events.
Clarametyx Biosciences will receive $2.6 million from CARB-X to develop CMTX-301, a vaccine designed to prevent bacterial biofilm formation.
Louisiana officials confirm that a patient previously hospitalized with a severe H5N1 avian flu infection has died.
A study in Denmark shows that kids who have a lot of common infections early in life have a higher risk of moderate to severe infections and antibiotic use throughout childhood.
