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

… understand EV-D68 epidemiology as disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic dissipate, and health care preparation for … understand EV-D68 epidemiology as disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic dissipate, and health care preparation for …
Mary Van Beusekom

HHS announces unprecedented overhaul of US childhood vaccine schedule

… for shared clinical decision-making are for rotavirus, COVID-19, influenza, meningococcal disease, hepatitis A, and … violated the APA when he  issued a directive removing the COVID-19 vaccine from the CDC immunization schedule for …
Stephanie Soucheray
Liz Szabo
Young black child being vaccinated

Phase 3 trial for TB vaccine candidate launches in South Africa

… fight against TB, which took a significant hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. "If the vaccine is efficacious, it will … to boost development, production, and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, treatments, and tests. At a meeting held … with a sense of urgency," Tedros said. "If it was done for COVID, there's no reason that it cannot be done for this." …
Chris Dall
TB treatment in Peru

Some US foodborne illnesses met or topped prepandemic levels in 2022

… in health care–seeking and testing practices during the COVID-19 pandemic," the researchers wrote. "Many pandemic … was not observed during 2022, as influences of the COVID-19 pandemic subsided," the study authors said. … for decreased incidence of foodborne infections during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2021) that were not sustained during …
Mary Van Beusekom
Campylobacter

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

… for decades. And now, spurred by the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, some are rewriting laws and proposing … many of them over a year," he said of difficulties moving COVID-19 vaccines across borders. "Relatively few of them …
Mary Van Beusekom
Female worker at pharmaceutical factory

The nearly 80-year-old law that could hamper RFK Jr.’s drive to remake the vaccine schedule

… violated the APA when he issued a directive removing the COVID-19 vaccine from the CDC immunization schedule for …
Liz Szabo
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Data: Pediatric hospital strain amid 2022-23 respiratory virus season not tied to decline in beds

… disease topics Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) COVID-19 Influenza, General Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body … care." The situation worsened dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, when pediatric hospitalizations fell to …
Mary Van Beusekom
Boy in hospital

Global childhood vaccination rates increase, but not to prepandemic levels

… The initial IA2030 implementation was halted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and estimates show a 40% increase in the … resiliency against public health events such as the COVID-19 pandemic." Date Thu, 11/02/2023 - 14:18 Display …
Stephanie Soucheray
measles vaccination

Report: Medical oxygen suppliers should do more to address shortages in poor countries

… The Netherlands-based foundation said that, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Air Liquide, Air Products, Linde, Messer, …
Mary Van Beusekom

World TB Day Quick takes: TB incidence in Europe and Africa, new high-level advocacy group

… from 2019. Despite the decline, which likely reflects a COVID-19 pandemic–related drop in TB notifications, the …
Chris Dall

TB Alliance to partner with Qurient on new TB drug

… amid a reduction in essential TB services linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. "If we expect to regain ground lost to COVID-19, we need to use every tool we have to give patients …
Chris Dall

US flu activity declining but remains high

… vaccinated. Fifteen of the deaths are new. RSV elevated, COVID on the rise The CDC’s weekly respiratory virus update , … and hospitalizations up in infants under age one year.  COVID-19 levels are low but increasing nationally. Infectious …
Chris Dall

Researchers note high burden of RSV on older US adults before vaccine availability

… RSV was hard to estimate in the seasons following the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, as RSV transmission patterns were altered … detected per nasal swabbing upon hospital admission, per COVID-19 guidelines.   The 1-year testing period saw 21,392 …
Stephanie Soucheray
older woman rsv

CIDRAP Op-ed: Vaccine myths that won’t die and how to counter them—part 2

… following vaccination campaigns. The performance of mRNA COVID vaccines was extraordinary by any reasonable standard. In late 2021, the likelihood of COVID-attributable death was reduced by 98% for fully … to 20 million lives were saved in the first year of COVID vaccination. The current secretary of Health and Human …
Jake Scott, MD
Expectant couple in doctor's office

States, health organizations reject new CDC vaccine guidance

… Arizona has not changed its policy on the hepatitis B and COVID-19 vaccines, which the CDC stopped routinely …
Liz Szabo
A stethoscope and a US flag.

Lack of sleep may lower immune response to vaccines

… data examining lack of sleep and immune response to COVID-19 vaccines, the researchers estimated that the ES for … of the immune response 2 months after the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Van Cauter and her colleagues say they hope …
Chris Dall

Pneumococcal disease in kids plunges 72% over 20 years after vaccine rollout

… 0.25 in the late PCV7 vs the late PCV13 era). In the COVID-19 pandemic years 2020 to 2021, IPD incidence dipped to … - 10:35 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Teaser text In the COVID-19 pandemic years 2020 to 2021, IPD incidence dipped to …
Mary Van Beusekom

Antibiotic prescription practices amongst veterinarians in Nigeria

… and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in Nigeria during the COVID era. Lead-in text Smith SI, Kwaga JKP, Ngulukun SS, et … and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in Nigeria during the COVID era. Who this is for Veterinarians Antibiotic use …

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to survey antibiotic prescription practices of veterinarians and the possible contribution to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in Nigeria during the COVID era.

Jamie Umber, DVM, MPH

US whooping cough cases soar, but public knowledge of the contagious disease remains low

… knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding vaccination, COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and … other health issues through this panel since 2021. After a COVID-19 pandemic–related lull, pertussis infections have …
Mary Van Beusekom

Bundling may boost HPV vaccine uptake, study finds

… an unusually busy respiratory season in 2022 and the COVID-19 Omicron variant, making it challenging to implement … an unusually busy respiratory season in 2022 and the COVID-19 Omicron variant, making it challenging to implement …
Stephanie Soucheray
hpv vax appt

US parvovirus B19 cases spike, with infections noted in pregnant women, kids with sickle cell disease

… is likely due to decreased transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading more people to be vulnerable to … is likely due to decreased B19 transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting from COVID-19 mitigation measures, leading to higher numbers of …
Mary Van Beusekom
Parvovirus illustration

CIDRAP Op-Ed: RSV prevention—a remarkable medical achievement finally realized

… saturated with vaccine misinformation and fatigue from the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal advisory committees now include … vaccine science. Social media ecosystems that fueled COVID vaccine doubt quickly pivot to new targets. In this … of Medicine and first author of " Updated Evidence for Covid-19, RSV, and Influenza Vaccines for 2025–2026 " in the  …
Jake Scott, MD
Baby getting nebulizer treatment

Ouster of top FDA vaccine official prompts concern from lawmakers, scientists

… disease topics Influenza Vaccines Childhood Vaccines COVID-19 Public Health Anti-science Byline Lisa Schnirring … the development, production, and distribution of COVID-19 vaccine. In his resignation letter , published by …
Lisa Schnirring
FDA HQ

Viewpoint: Proposed system for vaccine approval, safety monitoring begs crucial questions

… millions of people who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, VAERS detected a rare but potentially fatal … risk of stroke  among people older than 65 who received a COVID-19 vaccine. That allowed officials to comb through … already available? Are seasonal vaccines for influenza and COVID-19 considered "new" because they cover the year's …
Vaccine Integrity Project Staff and Advisers
vaccine vial syringe

Studies show parental involvement, doctor education raise HPV vaccine uptake

… were notable because the study took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many routine immunizations were … were notable because the study took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many routine immunizations were …
Stephanie Soucheray
HPV vax

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