Although cases continue to mount, experts say it doesn’t necessarily mean that the outbreak is ongoing.
Self-collection could increase screening rates for HPV, which causes most cervical cancers.
The findings reinforce existing evidence of the safety of MMR vaccination, the authors say.
The authors of two new papers advocate screening for congenital CMV, while affected families call for greater awareness.
Cyclosporiasis cases in a second outbreak not connected to lettuce continue to climb nationwide.
A study in Singapore shows more women undergo HPV screening if offered a self-collection kit, while a US study focuses on self-testing in non-traditional settings.
Infrequent communication from the federal government about the large Cyclospora outbreak caused a “big black hole for information.”
The results indicate that enlisting parents in advocacy efforts could help with awareness campaigns.
