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The proportion of youth exposed to secondhand aerosol from electronic cigarettes increased in 2018

More Youth Being Exposed to Secondhand Aerosol From E-Cigs

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Significant upward trend seen in 2018 with 33.2 percent of youth exposed
Exposure to opioid maintenance treatment in the womb does not seem to cause additional harm to newborns

Prenatal Exposure to OMT Does Not Worsen Neonatal Outcomes

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Growth parameters similar to those for newborns of women with opioid use disorders during pregnancy
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends hepatitis C virus infection screening for individuals aged 18 to 79 years. These recommendations form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Aug. 27 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF Advises Broader Age Range for Hep C Screening

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Draft recommendation statement expands screening to asymptomatic individuals aged 18 to 79 years
Nearly three-quarters of all adolescent cannabis users report use of cannabis concentrates

Most Teen Cannabis Users Have Used Cannabis Concentrate

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Concentrate users more likely to use other substances
Recall of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) marketing at retail stores is associated with increased subsequent ENDS initiation among youth and young adults

In-Store E-Cigarette Marketing Influences Use in Young People

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Retail store electronic nicotine delivery systems marketing recall tied to increased odds of initiation
Survivors of childhood cancer have an increased risk for all subtypes of cardiovascular disease

Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Greater for Childhood Cancer Survivors

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Exposure to ≥250 mg/m² doxorubicin-equivalent anthracycline chemo tied to risk for CVD, heart failure
The recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices relating to the use of seasonal influenza vaccines in the United States have been updated for 2019 to 2020; the updated recommendations have been published in the Aug. 23 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

ACIP Recommendations Updated for 2019-20 U.S. Flu Season

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Age indication for Afluria Quadrivalent expanded to now include children as young as 6 months
People who were at Disneyland and other Southern California tourist attractions earlier this month may have been exposed to measles by a tourist from New Zealand

Tourist With Measles Visited Southern California Attractions

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No cases of measles have been linked to the girl yet
Children with mild asthma can use inhalers as needed

As-Needed Inhaler Use an Option for Children With Mild Asthma

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Study in African-American children shows symptom-based adjustment of inhaled corticosteroids is feasible
Ninety-two percent of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers are attributable to HPV types targeted by the 9-valent HPV vaccine

Most HPV-Linked Cancers Due to Types Targeted by 9vHPV Vaccine

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In 2012 to 2016, 92 percent of cancers attributable to HPV due to HPV types targeted by 9vHPV vaccine