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Influenza Preparedness: A Primary Care Primer
Check out this useful collection of links to important influenza information from the CDC, the NCCC, key clinical journals, and other trusted sources.
Rotavirus Vaccines Help Decrease Child Hospitalizations
New data indicate that rotavirus vaccines improve the health and well-being of children by significantly reducing severe and fatal diarrhea.
George Clooney Beats Malaria...Again
George Clooney recently contracted malaria for the second time while visiting the Sudan, but has made a full recovery thanks to proper care.
The Long-term Consequences of Bacterial Meningitis in Children
Almost half of children who survive bacterial meningitis experience persistent behavioral, intellectual, or other complications, says a new study.
Private ICU Rooms Reduce Hospital Infections
A study finds that private ICU rooms can benefit the health care system as a whole by decreasing length of stay associated with hospital-acquired infections.
UK Singer Trish Keenan Succumbs to Complications from H1N1
Sad news hit the wire this morning when it was announced that Trish Keenan of the UK Broadcast passed away from pneumonia caused by the swine flu.
Online Flu Survey May Help Protect against Future Pandemics
Tools like this online system for measuring influenza trends may help physicians and public health officials prepare for outbreaks in the future.
IDSA Issues MRSA Treatment Guidelines
Dosing, the limitations of susceptibility testing, and use of alternate therapies are all discussed in the IDSA's guidelines for treating MRSA infections.
Vaccines for Adults: Prevention of Common Infectious Diseases
An infectious disease expert discusses the use of adult vaccines for H1N1, shingles, and other diseases.
Prevention of MRSA Infection in the Hospital Setting
An infection prevention expert reviews procedures for controlling methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections.
Vaccinating Pregnant Women Fights Flu in Infants
Findings from a three-year study show that administering influenza vaccines to pregnant women can help prevent infants from contracting the flu.
The High Cost of Delaying Surgery
Delaying elective surgeries can be extremely costly for both patients and hospitals, according to data from a new study.
Seasonal Influenza in Adults and Children
Immune System's Backup Plan Also Creates Inflammation
The immune system defends the body against infections caused by bacteria and viruses, but also causes inflammation.
Guidelines for Preventing Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Disease
The CDC recommends that pregnant women undergo vaginal and rectal screening for GBS colonization at 35 to 37 weeks to help prevent GBS in infants.
German Researchers Report Possible HIV Cure
A study published last week in the journal Blood that documents the curing of an HIV-infected man has gained international attention.
Five Vaccination-focused Online CME Courses
Improve your knowledge of vaccinations with these CME activities, which cover issues such as cocooning, business practices, and evidence-based decision making.
Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Watch as Donna Weaver, RN, a nurse educator, discuss immunization schedules, general recommendations, and vaccine safety.
Pertussis Vaccine Recommendations for Adolescents
In this podcast, experts from the CDC discuss tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine recommendations for adolescents.
Influenza's Coming to Town
Getting a flu vaccination should be one of the most important items on everyone's holiday to-do list, says the CDC.
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