AAP: Parents Frequently Save Leftover Antibiotics
Almost three-quarters of those saving antibiotics subsequently divert the antibiotics to others
HPV Vaccination Uptake Increasing, but Still Too Low
Less than half of U.S. adults were fully vaccinated as of 2017, well below Healthy People 2020 target
Sign-Up Season Begins on HealthCare.gov
Insurers are expanding their participation in the program
Financial Conflicts of Interest Prevalent Among CPG Authors
Two studies show high prevalence among authors of guidelines on high-dollar meds, in gastroenterology
2011 to 2015 Saw Decline in Health Care-Associated Infections
Risk for having a health care-associated infection was 16 percent lower in 2015 than 2011
10th Child Dies in Adenovirus Outbreak at N.J. Facility
So far, at least 27 children at the center have become ill
October 2018 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for October 2018. This roundup includes the...
Infant Ab Levels Highest With Tdap Vax in Early 3rd Trimester
More Tdap-exposed than unexposed neonates had high pertussis toxin antibody concentrations
Fewer Parents Have Sexuality, Gender Concerns About HPV Shot
Many parents cite lack of necessity, safety concerns as reasons not to have their adolescents vaccinated
Antibiotics, Acid Suppressants in Infancy May Up Obesity Risk
Prescription of antibiotics, acid-suppressing meds in first two years of life linked to childhood obesity
