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Seasonal flu immunization rates among children appear to have dropped slightly after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended against the nasal spray version of the vaccine

Child Flu Vaccination Down When Nasal Spray Unavailable

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Overall child immunization rates fell after CDC advised against the inhaled form, study shows
Benznidazole has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat the tropical parasitic infection Chagas disease

FDA Approves Pediatric Treatment for Chagas Disease

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Benznidazole sanctioned for children aged 2 to 12
Infection with Epstein-Barr virus or cytomegalovirus may up the risk for multiple sclerosis

More Evidence Links Epstein-Barr Virus to MS Risk

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Latest study shows blacks and Hispanics also vulnerable
Minimal evidence is available for guidelines for electronic communication between patients and providers

Minimal Evidence for Electronic Communication Guidelines

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Current guidelines for e-communication between patients, providers based on minimal evidence
About six in 10 sexually active single men in the United States are taking responsibility for birth control

CDC: 60 Percent of America’s Single Men Report Using Condoms

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Use of withdrawal before ejaculation up from 9.8 percent in 2002 to 18.8 percent in 2011 to 2015
Customers of health insurance giant Aetna in many states were sent mail with envelopes that clearly revealed their HIV status

Insurer Aetna’s Envelopes Revealed Customers’ HIV Status

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Mail went to estimated 12,000 customers, and 23 complaints have so far been received
Most patients are using online reviews as a first step to finding a new doctor

Proactive Approach Encouraged for Online Patient Reviews

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Most patients use online reviews as first step to find new doctor; form an opinion from one to six reviews
The intravenous antibiotic Vabomere (meropenem and vaborbactam) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat certain complicated urinary tract infections

FDA Approves Vabomere for Complicated UTIs

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IV antibiotic sanctioned for certain complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis
The first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine should be given within the first 24 hours of life

AAP: Hep B Vaccine to Be Given Within First 24 Hours of Life

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Birth vaccine should be given for all medically stable infants weighing ≥2,000 g
Severe vaccine reactions recur rarely

Low Rate of Recurrence Seen for Serious Reactions to Vaccines

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Findings add to evidence of safety of childhood immunizations, pediatricians say