Email Reminders for Influenza Vaccine Uptake May Be Less Effective in Patients with Diabetes
December 21st 2023Analysis of the NUDGE-FLU study reveals electronic nudges designed to boost influenza vaccination were more effective in older adults without diabetes, highlighting the need for tailored approaches in diabetes populations.
No Impact on Neonatal Outcome When Inactivated COVID-19 Vaccine Administered in Pregnancy
December 14th 2023A comprehensive cohort study explored the impact of inactivated COVID-19 vaccines administered within 3 months before conception, revealing reassuring findings that neonatal outcomes, including preterm birth and NICU admission, remain unaffected.
Infectious Disease News for This Week
December 8th 2023This week's news looked at the medical and economic burden of AMR, why the implementation of new College of American Pathologists rules presents an opportunity for collaboration between microbiology labs and ID providers, which specific antibiotics showed the greatest associations with adverse drug reaction case reports related to C diff, and how infants with HIV could be spared from requiring lifetime ART if treated within hours of birth.
Company Recalls Chocolate, Issues a Product Mislabeling Advisory for Potential Allergy Risk
December 6th 2023The Manischewitz corporation issued the voluntary effort on some limited units of their dark chocolate coins and should be considered for people who have a milk allergy or are severely sensitive to it.