UK Implements Use of Adjuvanted Trivalent Influenza Vaccine for Adults Over 65
Public Health England recommends individuals at higher risks for influenza receive a newly available adjuvanted trivalent influenza vaccine this winter.
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Screening During Pregnancy Reduces the Incidence of Congenital Syphilis
The US Preventative Services Task Force recommends early screening for syphilis in pregnant women and a literature review has reinforced the recommendations.
Phase 1 Clinical Trial to Assess if a Topical Cream Can Enhance Response to H5N1 Flu Vaccine
Investigators from the NIH have launched a phase 1 clinical trial to assess if a topical cream administered prior to H5N1 vaccination can enhance immune response.
Second-Line Drugs Can Successfully Treat Children with Multidrug-Resistant TB
An international literature review indicates that 78% of children with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis were successfully treated with second-line treatment.
Integrated Intervention Increases Use of HIV Therapy in People Who Inject Drugs
In a new study, investigators found that providing guidance and advice in people who inject drugs increased use of antiretroviral medication use by 30%.
Shell Eggs Linked with Another Salmonella Outbreak, Prompting Recall
The CDC and FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis linked with Gravel Ridge Farms shell eggs.
New Tool May Enable Real-Time Surveillance of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
A team of investigators have discovered a new way to link samples submitted for TB testing to individuals who provided them as well as where the sample was collected.
Gonorrhea Continues to Show High Levels of Resistance to Azithromycin Across EU
Results of the 2016 European Gonococcal Antimicrobial Surveillance Program report a steady rise in drug resistant-gonorrhea infections.
FDA Approves New Formulation of Immune Globulin for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis of Hepatitis A & Measles
The FDA has approved Grifols’ new formulation of immune globulin (GamaSTAN) for hepatitis A virus and measles post-exposure prophylaxis.
New Hampshire Reports Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New Hampshire has been linked to at least 1 resort in the town of Hampton.
As Ebola Case Counts Climb, Multiple Outbreaks Beat Down on the DRC
Ebola is not the only infectious disease that health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are struggling with.
SHEA Issues Practical Advice for C Difficile Testing and Treatment in NICU
New practical advice for the treatment of C difficile from SHEA advises against routine testing in NICU patients with diarrhea.
Missed Opportunities for PrEP Prescribing in High-Risk Populations
Investigators find that only 48% of surveyed health care providers had ever prescribed PrEP.
Investigators Uncover a New Approach to Target Herpesviruses
A new study has uncovered how cytomegalovirus can bypass the body’s defense mechanisms that prevent viral infections.
New Prediction Model Assesses the Risk for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Burn Patients
Investigators from Loyola Medicine have developed a 3-pronged model that could identify patients at risk for acute respiratory distress syndrome.
CDC Launches Pilot Program to Accelerate Testing for Antibiotic Resistance
CDC Antibiotic Resistance Laboratory Network has launched a pilot program using printers with antibiotic susceptibility testing panels.
Gamma Delta Cells Potentially Play a Critical Role in Protecting Infants From Influenza Complications
A new study by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital reported that gamma delta (γδ) T cells play a key role in protecting infants from flu complications.
Kosher Chicken Tied to Salmonella Outbreak Spanning Multiple States
The CDC has announced an investigation of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- infections that have been linked with kosher chicken.
Hepatitis A Outbreak in West Virginia Leaves Officials Scrambling
West Virginia’s Bureau for Public Health has requested the assistance from the CDC to contain the statewide hepatitis A outbreak.
Universal Influenza Vaccine Candidate Produces Strong Responses in Animal Models
A universal flu vaccine candidate elicits protective response in mice against multiple strains of the virus.
Innate Immune System Prioritizes Lung Infections Over Wound Healing
In a wounded mouse model concurrently infected with influenza A, investigators observed that the innate immune system prioritized responding to the lung infection, delaying wound healing.
DRC Health Officials Authorize Use of Experimental Ebola Treatments
The Democratic of the Congo Ministry of Health has authorized the use of 5 experimental Ebola treatments as more than 100 cases of Ebola are reported.
Antibiotic Adverse Drug Events Linked to Nearly 70,000 Pediatric ED Visits Annually
A new analysis by CDC investigators found that nearly 1 in 400 children aged
FDA Adds 4 Diseases to Tropical Diseases Priority Review Voucher Program
The FDA has added Lassa fever, chikungunya virus disease, rabies, and cryptococcal meningitis to the tropical disease Priority Review Voucher Program.
The Summer of Salmonella: Outbreaks You Should Know
We’ve rounded up the Salmonella outbreaks that have been declared by the US Centers for Disease Prevention and Control so far this summer.
Quadrivalent HPV Catch-Up Vaccine Proves Effective in Women Under 21 Years
A new study reveals that the quadrivalent HPV catch-up vaccine was most effective against cancer risk in women who received the first dose between the ages of 14 and 20 years.
NIH Launches Clinical Trial for Zika Virus Vaccine Candidate
The NIH has begun a phase 1 trial assessing the safety of rZIKV/D4Δ30-713, a Zika virus vaccine.
Cyclospora Outbreak Connected to McDonald's Salads Continues to Grow
Over 400 individuals have been infected with Cyclospora across 15 states in an outbreak linked to McDonald’s salads.
Two Genes Identified as Potential Drug Targets in Treatment of HIV
New research from Johns Hopkins reveals that 2 genes, CMPK2 and BCLG, are selectively activated in the presence of type 1 interferon.
Ibalizumab Shows Promising Activity in Patients with Multidrug-Resistant HIV
Use of ibalizumab in combination with other HIV treatment could be an effective option for adults with advanced drug-resistant HIV.