7.7 Million Deaths Associated With 33 Bacterial Pathogens in 2019
Deaths associated with these pathogens comprised 13.6 percent of all global deaths, 56.2 percent of all sepsis-related deaths
PRIORIX, M-M-R II Vaccines Interchangeable for MMR
Either PRIORIX or M-M-R II may be administered in any situation in which MMR vaccine is indicated
CDC: Flu Has Started Early and With a Punch
United States has already seen 38,000 hospitalizations for flu; hospitals also treating high numbers of patients with RSV and COVID-19
Disparities Seen in Treatment of Middle Ear Infections in U.S. Children
Socially disadvantaged children less likely to receive treatment for recurrent or suppurative otitis media
Despite Pleas From Pediatric Groups, Biden Balks at Declaring RSV a Health Emergency
Emergency declaration would have allowed a more flexible response by pediatric practices and for FEMA assistance
COVID-19 Not Tied to Worse Inflammatory Bowel Disease Outcomes
Findings based on primary composite outcome of IBD-related hospitalization or surgery with 394 days of median follow-up
New Pfizer Booster Shot Shows Protection Against Emerging Omicron Variants
In early data, new Pfizer COVID-19 boosters marshal antibodies against newer omicron variants
FDA: Patients Should Be Cautious When Using Online Pharmacies to Buy Meds
Red flags include pharmacies that do not require a doctor's prescription or have a licensed pharmacist to answer questions
Seizures, Epilepsy Up in Six Months After COVID-19 Infection
Hazard ratio of seizures and epilepsy greater after COVID-19 versus influenza for those who were not hospitalized and those aged younger than 16 years
Seroprevalence to SARS-CoV-2 Has Increased Over Time
Global seroprevalence from infection or vaccination reached 59.2 percent by September 2021
