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A recent study challenges the need for high-dose trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole in managing Stenotrophomonas maltophilia pneumonia, finding lower doses may offer comparable efficacy.

A recent study examined how rurality and the availability of post discharge follow-up influence clinicians’ decisions on antibiotic duration at discharge for patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia.

With rates of influenza vaccination in decline, two health systems evaluated interventions for prompting clinicians to order, and patients to obtain flu shots.

Former FDA Chief Scientist Jesse L. Goodman, MD, MPH, provides insights on the potential consequences of these new recommendations.

Sharon Carrasco DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, ANP-C, CEN, FAEN, FAAN, FNAP, talks about safely responding to deadly pathogens such as Ebola and Lassa fever, and where the US is in terms of thinking about preparedness on a national level.

New federal guidance recommends childhood vaccines for 11 diseases, downsizing immunization protection from the previous list of 18 diseases.

A delay in providing standard infant vaccinations is associated with children not receiving MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine by 2 years of age.

A series of politically driven actions in 2025—including defunding mRNA research, dismantling vaccine advisory bodies, and restricting CDC recommendations—has undermined US vaccine access and pandemic preparedness, but professional societies and some states are stepping in to preserve evidence-based public health.

This week, read about increasing influenza activity, an approach to de-escalating empiric broad spectrum antibiotics for clinically stable patients with community-onset sepsis, and more Emory Healthcare Media Day interviews around PPE and treating high-consequence infectious disease.

CDC surveillance shows sharp week-over-week increases in influenza test positivity, outpatient illness, and hospital admissions, with A(H3N2) continuing to predominate nationwide.

The recent CDC ACIP meetings and subsequent actions show a path for which the current Health and Human Services department wants to roll back access to vaccines for this virus and other vaccines.

Jill Morgan, RN, BSN, reviews this significant part of clinical care and how personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to protecting healthcare workers.

Emory's Gavin Harris, MD, discusses these elements, and how despite the fact they rarely occur, the need to do continuous training is essential for readiness.