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Combination MMRV Vaccine Linked to Seizure Risk

The combination vaccine for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox (MMRV) is associated with double the risk of febrile seizures for 1- to 2-year-old children compared with same-day administration of the separate vaccine for MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and the varicella ...More
June 28, 2010
Posted in News, Antimicrobials & Vaccinations
Chickenpox Vaccine Reduces Shingles Risk in Kids

Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is very rare among children who have been vaccinated against chickenpox, according to a Kaiser Permanente study in the December issue of the journal Pediatric Infectious Diseases.The study, the largest of its kind, used electronic ...More
December 4, 2009
Posted in News, Infections, Research & Studies, Antimicrobials & Vaccinations
Vaccines Are for Adults, Too: Are Your Shots Up to Date?

Routine vaccination of children has helped eliminate or greatly reduce many devastating illnesses, including measles, polio, whooping cough and diphtheria. But vaccinations are not just for children, they’re for adults, too. For some adults, the news that they need to ...More
April 28, 2009
Posted in News, Antimicrobials & Vaccinations
Medical Societies Emphasize That Adults Need Vaccines, Too

The American College of Physicians (ACP) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) have released a joint statement on the importance of adult vaccination against an increasing number of vaccine-preventable diseases. The statement has been endorsed by 17 other ...More
November 19, 2008
Posted in News, Guidelines & Regulations, Antimicrobials & Vaccinations
Most Adults Aren’t Immunized Against Serious Infectious Diseases

When is the last time you got vaccinated? If you’re like most Americans it’s been years, maybe even decades. In fact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that far too few American adults are being vaccinated against serious, even ...More
August 28, 2008
Posted in News, Research & Studies, Surveillance & Epidemiology
Unimmunized Kids Less Likely to Get Chickenpox if Vaccinated After Exposure

“Better late than never” might be a true statement when it comes to vaccinating children for chickenpox, according to a new review of studies. Only 18 percent of children given the vaccine within the 3 days following exposure to chickenpox developed the ...More
July 16, 2008
Posted in News, Infections, Guidelines & Regulations, Research & Studies, Patient/Worker Safety, Surveillance & Epidemiology, Antimicrobials & Vaccinations
Infection Prevention for the Future... What Lies Ahead?

“First do no harm...” This phrase from the Hippocratic Oath resonates for all healthcare professionals. The infection prevention and control professional is no exception. Consider the following scenarios: A patient care tech is cleaning the room of a patient on ...More
May 19, 2008
Posted in Articles, Research & Studies, Surveillance & Epidemiology
Dermatologists Link Family History to Shingles Susceptibility

Researchers at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston have identified family history as one reason why some people might be more susceptible to shingles, a severe skin condition. Their findings are published in the May 19 issue of Archives of ...More
May 19, 2008
Posted in News
CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine

People age 60 and older should be vaccinated against shingles, or herpes zoster, a condition often marked by debilitating chronic pain, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended today. The CDC recommends a single dose of the zoster vaccine, Zostavax, ...More
May 15, 2008
Posted in News, Antimicrobials & Vaccinations
Shingles Sends Nearly 1 Million Americans to the Doctor

Nearly 1 million Americans receive medical care for shingles or its complications each year, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Shingles comes from an infection with varicella zoster virus -- the same virus ...More
January 21, 2008
Posted in News, Infections, Research & Studies

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