Vaccines
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PCV13 halves invasive pneumococcal disease incidence, but chronically ill still at risk
Major finding: The introduction of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine has led to a significant 49% decrease in the absolute number of...
News
PCV13 halves invasive pneumococcal disease incidence, but chronically ill still at risk
Major finding: The introduction of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine has led to a significant 49% decrease in the absolute number of...
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Immune to education
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CDC: U.S. measles cases at 20-year high
Key clinical point: Be aware of the potential for measles to appear in the community and emphasize the importance of vaccination to patients....
News
Rotavirus vaccination in NICU may pose little risk
Key clinical point: RotaTeq rotavirus vaccine appears safe to administer to neonates in the NICU, without a risk to unvaccinated neonates nearby....
Conference Coverage
Text reminders boost receipt, timeliness of flu vaccination in kids
Key clinical point: Adding educational information to text messages boosted the response to flu vaccine reminders.Major finding: Children whose...
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: HPV testing predicted to displace most Pap smears
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CDC: Vaccines prevent millions of illnesses, but measles makes a return
Practice Alert
Immunization update: The latest ACIP recommendations
A third meningococcal vaccine broadens coverage for children at high risk of infection. The 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine is now available for...