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Adjuvanted flu vaccine protects better than high-dose version in at-risk older adults, US data show

Relative vaccine effectiveness was higher for the adjuvanted flu vaccine among older adults with multiple concurrent high-risk conditions.

Chris Dall

High proportion of patients endorse non-prescription antibiotic use, survey finds

More than half of respondents said they would use leftover antibiotics in the future if they were feeling sick.

Chris Dall

Kids on long-term home ventilation largely not getting COVID boosters, study finds

Participants with a significantly higher likelihood of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine were older and were previously vaccinated against the flu.

Mary Van Beusekom

Study finds 'pronounced' levels of antimicrobial resistance in cancer patients

Researchers say the findings underscore the urgent need to improve infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship in cancer care.

Chris Dall

Newborns exposed in West Texas measles outbreak

So far, the West Texas outbreak has resulted in at least 259 measles cases.

Stephanie Soucheray

Study suggests US sepsis patients are overtreated

A review of 600 US patients treated for suspected sepsis found 32% most likely didn't have a bacterial infection, while nearly 80% with a bacterial infection received overly broad antibiotics.

Chris Dall

Paxlovid may cut risk of stroke for at least 3 months after COVID diagnosis

Older adults and those with metabolic conditions such as obesity also received significant benefits against stroke and death.

Mary Van Beusekom

Enterovirus D68 can lead to severe respiratory illness in even healthy kids

Hospitalized children who have an underlying condition other than asthma or who have reactive airway disease are at higher risk for poor outcomes.

Mary Van Beusekom

Study details economic impact of RSV infections in young children

… asked about symptoms, illness duration, healthcare use, medications, and parental work absences.  Costs were assessed …
Chris Dall
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Episode 162: Class is Not Dismissed

In "Class is Not Dismissed," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall review the latest trends in COVID-19 and discuss new human cases of H5N1 influenza. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID Query on Paxlovid eligibility and shares his perspective on timing the next dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Risk of long COVID has ebbed during pandemic, mostly thanks to vaccines, new data reveal (CIDRAP News)

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Study details why phase 3 trial of GSK's RSV vaccine for pregnant women was halted early

A total of 7% of infants in the vaccine group were born early, compared with 5% in the placebo group, a 37% difference.

Mary Van Beusekom
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National Academies report says US not ready for intentional, accidental smallpox outbreak

National stockpiles of smallpox vaccines, antivirals, and drugs are "imperfect" and limited, the authors say.

Mary Van Beusekom
Smallpox sign

Countries look to rewrite laws, other tactics to reduce drug shortages

… proposing other responses to shore up access to affordable medications. Still dealing with this winter's shortages of …
Mary Van Beusekom
Female worker at pharmaceutical factory

Food and Drug Administration public workshop summary—development considerations of antifungal drugs to address unmet medical need

This article summaries discussions involving academia, the pharmaceutical industry, patient groups, and government agencies held during a 2020 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) workshop to improve the regulatory and clinical trial infrastructure necessary to develop antifungals for invasive fungal infections.

Natalie Vestin, MPH

3 studies uncover flu, COVID vaccine reluctance, impact of mental illness on uptake

The findings come on the cusp of the Northern Hemisphere flu and respiratory syncytial virus seasons and rising US COVID-19 cases. 

Mary Van Beusekom
Healthcare worker with vaccine dose

Experts say recent network meta-analysis won't change flu antiviral practices

… of symptoms in adults and children and that both of those medications can decrease complications of influenza, such as … of symptoms in adults and children and that both of those medications can decrease complications of influenza, such as …
Mary Van Beusekom
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COVID led to professional burnout for many health workers, survey suggests

Rates of COVID-related professional stress, however, declined throughout the pandemic. 

Mary Van Beusekom
Gowned healthcare workers with COVID patient

CDC details 2021-2023 hepatitis deaths of 8 US children, with possible link to adenovirus

Four of the eight children who died tested positive for adenovirus.

Mary Van Beusekom

Advanced practice clinicians more likely to prescribe antibiotics for respiratory conditions

The authors say the reasons for this difference are likely multifactorial, though difference in educational emphasis on antibiotic stewardship may play a role.

Chris Dall

Remote communities not protected from COVID-19

The study focused on the population of Tsimane, a voluntarily isolated community in Bolivia that is more than 60 miles from the nearest market town.

Stephanie Soucheray

Risk of new post-COVID mental disorders higher only in older patients, study suggests

Data suggest an increased risk of new-onset mental illness only in SARS-CoV-2–positive patients aged 70 and older.

Mary Van Beusekom

FDA approves Pfizer's RSV vaccine for older adults

The approval gives the nation two RSV vaccine options for use in adults 60 and older.

Lisa Schnirring

Large study shows safety of COVID mRNA vaccines in young children

Medical records were searched for 23 serious potential vaccine side effects, including blood clots, seizures, stroke, and myocarditis.

Stephanie Soucheray
boy getting vaccinated

Study: Severely ill COVID patients at 16 times higher risk for abnormally rapid heartbeat

COVID-19 patients requiring mechanical ventilation are 16 times more likely than non-severely ill peers to experience ventricular tachycardia, data show.

Mary Van Beusekom

Breast, colon, prostate cancer diagnoses dropped during pandemic

In total, 42,862 cancer diagnoses were included in the analysis.

Stephanie Soucheray
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