Loss in Everyday Functioning Reported by Veterans During Pandemic
44.9 percent of veterans with COVID-19 infection, 35.3 percent without reported that they could do less than before pandemic
CDC Shortens Recommended COVID Isolation Period
Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Effective Against ED/Urgent Care Encounters
VE against COVID-19-associated ED, urgent care encounters was 51 percent during first seven to 59 days after updated dose
Advantaged Households Have Lower Intent to Vaccinate Teens Against HPV
Safety concerns were primary reason for parents in the advantaged group to have no intention to vaccinate
0.1 to 0.5 Percent of SARS-CoV-2 Infections Become Persistent
In some individuals, there were many viral amino acid substitutions, indicating strong positive selection
2023 to 2024 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effective for Reducing Risk
VE against influenza-linked outpatient visits ranged from 33 to 49 percent, and against hospitalization from 41 to 44 percent among adults
Health Officials Recommend Spring COVID-19 Booster for Older Adults
Second booster appropriate as long as at least four months have passed since last COVID-19 shot
Tetanus Vaccine May Be in Short Supply After Company Stops Production
Sanofi plans to ramp up production of its version, but doctors should switch to Tdap shot in the meantime
Guidelines Developed for Diagnosis, Management of Cryptococcosis
Accurate delineation of cryptococcosis clinical syndrome is important as it guides choice, duration of treatment
AGA Recommends Fecal Microbiota Transplant for Recurrent C. Difficile
Transplant is recommended on completion of standard-of-care antibiotics for immunocompetent adults with recurrent infection
