U.S. Advises Older Travelers to Avoid Chikungunya Vaccine
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health officials are telling travelers aged 60 and older to avoid a...
RSV Vaccines, Nirsevimab Tied to Reduced RSV-Linked Hospitalization
Reduction in 2024-2025 RSV-associated hospitalization rates seen among infants aged 0 to 7 months with maternal vaccination or nirsevimab
USPSTF Continues to Recommend Syphilis Screening Early in Pregnancy
Early, universal screening recommended; those not screened early should be screened at first opportunity
Fresh & Ready Foods Recalls Products After Listeria Outbreak
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — At least 10 people in the U.S. have been hospitalized with listeria infections...
BCG Revaccination Does Not Provide Protection From Sustained Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection
Adverse events occurred more often in the BCG revaccination group, and most were due to injection-site reactions
FDA Approves At-Home Cervical Cancer Test for Women Ages 25 to 65
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, May 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Women now have a new way to check their risk for cervical cancer...
Guidelines Updated for Nonoccupational Postexposure Prophylaxis for HIV
Regimens can be tailored to clinical circumstances, and medical follow-up should also be tailored
Trump Taps Wellness Influencer Casey Means for Surgeon General
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — President Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer and health tech...
Combined Flu, SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine as Effective as Individual Vaccines for Older Adults
mRNA-1083 induced higher immune responses than recommended standard-care influenza and COVID-19 vaccines
FDA Warns of Possible Bacteria Contamination of Tattoo Inks
Infections can cause rashes, lesions, and even scarring
