Incidence of New-Onset HTN Higher for COVID-19 Versus Influenza Patients
Hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients with COVID-19 more likely to develop persistent HTN than those with influenza
Maryland Reports Case of Locally Acquired Malaria
Health officials said the Maryland patient had not traveled to Florida or Texas, where other cases have been reported since May
Better Responses Seen With Booster mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy
Robust immune responses found after booster dose; efficient transplacental antibody transfer was seen
WHO Monitoring Highly Mutated New Strain of COVID-19, Now Spotted in Michigan
Four known cases of the variant, dubbed BA.2.86, have so far been identified worldwide, including the case in Michigan
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills Three People in Connecticut, New York
Vibrio vulnificus bacteria can be found in seawater and in raw or undercooked seafood, such as oysters
Pediatricians’ Group Urges That All Infants Get New RSV Shot
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation applies to infants 19 months of age or younger
U.S. COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rise for Fourth Straight Week
The variant EG.5 is now the dominant variant in the country, comprising 17.3 percent of U.S. infections
Most Infants With RSV-Related Critical Illness Born at Term
Risk for intubation higher for infants younger than 3 months, those born prematurely, publicly insured
Long COVID Symptoms Persist Through 12 Months
Two studies show symptoms emerge, reemerge through 12 months; activity limitation persists among those with long COVID
Education on Approval Process May Increase Acceptance of New RSV Vaccines
Those educated on vaccine approval process or about potential severity of RSV may be more accepting
