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Infectious Disease Alert Updates
Occupational Mpox in Healthcare Workers; Homeless People at Risk for Mpox; PRIORIX Is Interchangeable with MMRII
Challenges in Diagnosing MIS-C
Even though there are clear diagnostic criteria for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), the initial diagnosis is not always certain, and there can be overlapping concurrent bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections that also require prompt treatment.
Doxycycline Demonstrates Protection Against Sexually Transmitted Infections
Common antibiotic could be a key tool to help stem the rising tide of reported cases.
COVID Transmission During Air Travel
Despite careful air filtration in flying aircraft, there remains some risk of disease transmission during travel.
Does COVID Vaccination Prevent Car Crashes?
In a large study, lack of COVID vaccination was associated with more incidents of car crash injuries.
The Role of Influenza Vaccination in Cardiovascular Event Prevention
Researchers studied English patients with an acute cardiovascular event who received an influenza vaccine in the same 12-month period and compared that to the 120-day period after vaccination and the rest of the year. They observed those vaccinated were less likely to experience an acute cardiovascular event for 120 days after vaccine vs. the rest of the year.
Infectious Disease Alert Updates
How to Assess CLABSI in Outpatient Infusion Therapy; Does Wearing Glasses Reduce the Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Infection?
Form Follows Function — Structure-Based Vaccines Make Progress Against RSV
In older patients who are at risk for severe disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), two new distinct vaccine candidates based on the stabilized prefusion F protein demonstrated efficacy and prevented RSV lower respiratory tract disease in patients older than age 60 years.
COVID Transmission During Air Travel
Despite careful air filtration in flying aircraft, there still is some risk of disease transmission during flights.
Researchers Address HIV Treatment Gap Among Underserved Population
There are effective medications, but social determinants of health can dictate adherence.