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Nov 10th, 2021 - The largest increase in unvaccinated children in 20 years and critical gaps in disease surveillance increase risk of measles outbreaks, putting lives at risk: WHO, CDC

Jan 20th, 2022 - V591 (TMV-083) is a live recombinant measles vector-based vaccine candidate expressing a pre-fusion stabilized SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. We performed a randomized, placebo-controlled Phase I trial with an unblinded dose escalation and a double-bli...

Jan 19th, 2022 - We report on the safety and immunogenicity of V591, a measles vector-based SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate. In this multicentre, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, phase 1/2 trial, healthy adults with no history of COVID-19 disease were as...

Jan 18th, 2022 - This study is a prospective, randomized trial. The target population is all patients between the ages of 2 and 21 years of age who complete cancer directed systemic therapy for any malignant diagnosis at the center over a 2 to 3-year time frame. T...

Jan 18th, 2022 - Despite high rate of vaccination coverage with 2-doses of measles containing vaccine among Iranian children, outbreaks of measles occurred among different age groups and fully vaccinated subjects. Although the main reason for these outbreaks is un...

Nov 10th, 2021 - The largest increase in unvaccinated children in 20 years and critical gaps in disease surveillance increase risk of measles outbreaks, putting lives at risk: WHO, CDC

Feb 9th, 2017 - The adolescent period heralds the pediatric patient's transition into adulthood. It is a time of dynamic development during which effective preventive care measures can promote safe behaviors and the development of lifelong health habits. One of t...

Dec 7th, 2011 - Although vaccinations are most commonly associated with the pediatric population, it is important for healthcare professionals to be familiar with the vaccines that are recommended for adults. The authors discuss 3 vaccines-the measles, mumps, and...

Nov 10th, 2021 - The largest increase in unvaccinated children in 20 years and critical gaps in disease surveillance increase risk of measles outbreaks, putting lives at risk: WHO, CDC

Jan 18th, 2022 - This study is a prospective, randomized trial. The target population is all patients between the ages of 2 and 21 years of age who complete cancer directed systemic therapy for any malignant diagnosis at the center over a 2 to 3-year time frame. T...

Dec 30th, 2021 - In the United Kingdom (UK), most childhood vaccinations are given in the community, although uptake has decreased in recent years. A Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) attendance offers an opportunity to check the vaccination status of children...

Nov 4th, 2021 - Airborne transmission represents one of the most rapidly spreading and dangerous dissemination mechanisms for pathogens. The study team have been investigating bacterial and viral transmission routes and barrier precautions. In a recent clinical s...

Oct 26th, 2021 - Meningococcal meningitis, caused by invasive strains of Neisseria meningitidis, is a major public health concern because of its considerable morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Case fatality during meningococcal meningitis epidemics can...

Nov 10th, 2021 - The largest increase in unvaccinated children in 20 years and critical gaps in disease surveillance increase risk of measles outbreaks, putting lives at risk: WHO, CDC

I joined CDC in 2010, after working for the Connecticut Department of Public Health, because I wanted to protect people’s health in the whole country, not just in one state. Currently, I work for the National Center for Immunization and Respirator...

Jan 17th, 2022 - Pediatric hospitalizations for all types of infections fell dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the greatest declines in flu-related hospitalizations, British researchers found. Compared with the period from March 1, 2017 to Feb. 29, 2...

Jan 13th, 2022 - Rates of hospital admissions for common and severe childhood infections in England underwent a "substantial" reduction in the first 12 months of COVID-19, a study found. Cases of influenza, bronchiolitis, and meningitis dipped as pandemic lockdown...

Dec 22nd, 2021 - Tucked away in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Bushwick, Brooklyn, beyond warehouses full of artist studios, tattoo shops, and used book stores, lies a little corner of serenity: BKE Kombucha. Located on a quiet street (well, quiet for Brooklyn)...