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Measles Cases and Outbreaks Continue to Rise Across the US
By August 8, 2024, a total of 211 measles cases were reported across 27 jurisdictions in the United…
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COVID-19, Flu, RSV: Seasonal Vaccine Updates
Now that the new COVID-19 bivalent vaccine is readily available, some healthcare professionals are questioning the safety of…
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First Vaccine for Pregnant Individuals to Prevent RSV in Infants Approved by FDA
On August 21, 2023, the U.S. FDA approved Abrysvo, a Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccine, for pregnant individuals. The…
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FDA Authorizes Changes to Simplify COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule
In order to simplify the vaccination schedule for most Americans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently amended…
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Two Cases of the H5N1 Strain of Avian Flu Found in Humans
Epidemiologists around the world are keeping a close eye on the H5N1 strain of avian influenza. Identified in…
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FDA Recommends Approval for Two RSV Vaccines for Older Adults
An FDA advisory committee recommended that the agency approve two RSV vaccines for adults, one produced by GlaxoSmithKline,…
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Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Children and Test Results for Omicron Subvariant Boosters
In a recent press release, the CDC expanded the use of updated (bivalent) COVID-19 vaccines to children ages…
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Modified MVA Vaccine Used in Monkeypox Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
The modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA), a highly attenuated replication-deficient strain of Vaccinia virus proven to be safe…
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Vaccination Coverage in School Children Fell During the Pandemic
During the 2021-22 school year, vaccination coverage among kindergartners nationwide was lower than during the 2019-20 school year,…
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PreHevbrio Hepatitis B Vaccine Now Available for Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination
VBI’s hepatitis B vaccine (recombinant) (PreHevbrio) is now available for the prevention of infection caused by all known…
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WHO Panel Concludes That a Single Dose of HPV Vaccine Is Protective
The World Health Organization’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) announced that there is enough evidence…
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CDC Issues Simplified New Recommendations for Pneumococcal Vaccination in Adults
Updated pneumococcal vaccine recommendations for adults were issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, calling for…
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FDA Approved Semaglutide Injection to Reduce Risk of Serious Heart Problems in Overweight Adults
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The Role of Pharmacogenomics in Precision Mental Healthcare
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Normalizing Anxiety: How NPs Can Guide Patients to Make Healthier Choices
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CDC Endorses Lowering Pneumococcal Vaccination Age from 65 to 50
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FDA Proposes Ban on Over-the-Counter Oral Nasal Congestion Medication
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Using Technology to Combat Drug-Drug Interactions
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Building a Strong Professional Nursing Network as a New Nurse Practitioner
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FDA Releases Updated Women’s Health Research Roadmap
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Counterfeit Prescriptions from Online Pharmacies Are Posing a Health Risk
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Compounding Group Sues FDA for Removing Weight-Loss Medications from Short-Supply List
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New Approach Announced for Processing Complaints to the FDA
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When, Why, and How to Prescribe During Cold and Flu Season
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