Infectious Disease

Researchers explored the overall efficacy of various pediatric vaccines and their effects on antibiotic use, while also addressing vaccine hesitancy among parents.

Vaccination against HPV can prevent thousands of cases of cancer each year.

Researchers explored the efficacy of Pfizer-BioNTech’s updated COVID-19 vaccine for the 2023-2024 period and its efficacy in improving various patient outcomes.

Three RSV vaccines are currently FDA approved for use in adults aged 60 or older.

Cases of meningococcal disease currently exceed prepandemic levels.

Dozens of presentations at IDWeek 2024 focused on available immunizations, such as those for COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus, and flu.

The first-line B/F/TAF regiment was evaluated in Hispanic/Latino patients, as well as in those with chronic kidney disease.

As health care systems and the current syndemic continue to evolve, pharmacies are poised to play a crucial role in improving public health.

The FDA approved ceftobiprole medocaril sodium for injection (Zevtera) in April 2024.

Individuals living in rural areas can benefit from pharmacy-based pre-exposure prophylaxis programs.

Research being presented at CHEST 2024 analyzed morbidity and outcomes of children infected with influenza, COVID-19 or both.

The MVA-BN vaccine is manufactured by Bavarian Nordic and has shown strong efficacy against mpox infection in real-world studies.

The CDC confirmed another human bird flu case, marking the first instance of the virus in a human without occupational exposure to infected birds or dairy cattle during the 2024 outbreak.

CRS3123 is a novel, small molecule, antibiotic drug candidate that selectively inhibits 1 form of the bacterial methionyl-tRNA synthetase enzyme and is not affected by resistance to any existing classes of antibiotics.

Emergent BioSolutions has announced that it will donate 50,000 doses of ACAM2000 for potential deployment across affected areas in Central Africa.

Access inequities are preventing the US-affiliated Pacific Island (USAPI) jurisdictions from meeting the WHO 2030 goal of 90% human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination series completion coverage.

First To Know Syphilis Tests are expected to be available at major national retailers and online in late 2024.

TAK-003 could be a powerful combatant against the increasing global threat of dengue virus.

All participants in the phase 3 clinical trial have completed their primary vaccination series.

The CDC issued a report on the state of the avian influenza, or bird flu, at the end of last week.

Global coverage for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis has reached its lowest point in 15 years.

The updates follow the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practice meeting held June 26 to 28, 2024.

Through a test-and-treat approach, patients who test positive for HCV RNA with the Xpert HCV test and GeneXpert Xpress System can be connected to care as soon as the same health care visit.

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The theme of this year’s National HIV Testing Day encourages individuals to self-test for HIV as a means of demonstrating their compassion for themselves.