Antimicrobials & Vaccinations

The present and future pipeline of mechanisms for the administration of antimicrobials, antibiotics, antiseptics, vaccines and other therapeutics are important in addressing infections and conditions acquired in the healthcare setting and in the community

Considerations for Immunization Programs

Considerations for Immunization ProgramsBy Sue Sebazco, RN, BS, CIC A well-planned and implemented immunization program is an important component of a healthcare organization's infection prevention and control program. These programs should address the immune status of not ...More
October 1, 2000
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Merck Drug Shown to Work in Treating Male Osteoporosis

According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, Merck & Co.'s Fosamax drug, primarily used for the treatment of osteoporosis in women, is also useful in treating the disease in men. The two-year study, led by a team of researchers from the Oregon Health ...More
September 8, 2000
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Customized Drugs for Cancer Patients

US clinical trials are now under way for personalized cancer vaccines made using a patient's own cancer cells. Already being marketed in Australia and Holland, these custom-made treatments are injected over a series of weeks or months and have proven to be far less toxic ...More
August 10, 2000
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Child Immunization Levels Rise

Reduce Vaccine-preventable Diseases ...More
July 14, 2000
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Manufacturers Warn FDA and CDC

Possible Influenza Vaccine Shortage ...More
June 27, 2000
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OSHA Issues Bulletin

Hopes to Aid in Lyme Disease Prevention ...More
May 2, 2000
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Sufferers of Wet Macular Degeneration Have Hope

FDA Approves New Therapy ...More
April 18, 2000
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ACIP Recommends Standing Orders Programs

Hope to Increase the Number of Vaccinated Adults ...More
March 29, 2000
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Upcoming Infection Control Conferences

Attend an Educational Session in California ...More
March 20, 2000
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