Adult Vaccinations

In what sadly could be called an exception to the rule, it appears Americans took the urgings of the nation's public health leadership to heart and got vaccinated against influenza for the 2020-21 winter season. A new analysis released November 12th by the US Centers and Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report ( MMWR ) found that uptake of flu vaccine between September and December of last year was 9% higher than it was during the same period in 2018 and 2019. However, the report also showed that vaccine uptake among children ages 6 to 23 months and ages 2 to 4 years declined by 13.9% and 11.9%, respectively, from 2018-19 to 2020. "Flu vaccination coverage for adults has increased over the past 3 flu seasons, so these findings are consistent with recent trends," coauthor Patricia Castro Roman, researcher with the Immunization Services Division at the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respi...

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Stomach flu is an infection of the stomach and intestines, whereas influenza (flu) is a respiratory infection of the throat, nose, and sometimes lungs. Stomach flu is typically due to a virus, but it can also be the result of bacteria. The condition is different from food poisoning and can cause abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Influenza infections cause flu symptoms that include a sore throat, runny nose, and body aches. Keep reading to learn more about the similarities and differences between stomach flu and influenza. Stomach flu is an infection in the intestines and stomach. Doctors refer to it as viral gastroenteritis . It can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and nausea or vomiting. Although some people may refer to viral gastroenteritis as stomach flu, the viruses that cause influenza are different from those causing gastroenteritis. People may develop stomach flu symptoms rapidly, but they typically last less than a week . Influenza is a respiratory viral infection th...

Throughout each year, and especially on Veterans Day, America honors its veterans and their sacrifices. One of the most important ways our nation does so is by providing generous benefits to those who defend our freedoms.  In addition to health care, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides education and homeownership benefits, transition and career assistance, and a range of other tools aimed at making sure men and women can enjoy civilian life in the country they stood up to defend. But none of those benefits can be unlocked until a veteran's application passes through the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), a process that should take no more than four months but often takes much longer. For veterans who return home with an immediate need for these benefits, this can be a frustrating period of delay. It can mean postponed decisions on where to live and where to send their children to school. It can mean missing out on possible job and home ownership opportuni...

Enlarge this image Colin Sweeney, 12, got a shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as his mother, Nicole, stands by in Pasadena, Calif., in May. As of this week, kids aged 5 to 11 can also get vaccinated against COVID-19. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP COVID-19 shots for kids are on their way, but Dr. Ibukunoluwa Kalu, a pediatrician and infectious disease specialist at Duke University, says that some parents she has talked with aren't sure how they feel about that. "Now that this option is becoming a reality, parents are now weighing that decision of vaccinate or n...

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Bacteria use molecular machines to move proteins, including toxins, across cell membranes. M. tuberculosis, which kills more than 1 million people a year, uses the ESX-4 type VII secretion system to transports its potent exotoxin. Bacteria use molecular machines to move proteins, including toxins, across cell membranes. M. tuberculosis, which kills more than 1 million people a year, uses the ESX-4 type VII secretion system to transports its potent exotoxin. Six years ago, Michael Niederweis, Ph.D., described the first known toxin of the deadly pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), an exotoxin that had gone undetected for 132 years.  Now Niederweis and colleagues at the University of Alabama at Birmingham describe the mechanism of secretion and trafficking of that toxin, TNT, which is the major cytotoxicity factor for the pathogen that infects 9 million people a year and kills more than 1 million.  Their&n...

When it comes to COVID, family physicians and pediatricians are uniquely poised to help give the unvaccinated trusted information and end hesitancy. Dr. Sterling N. Ransone Jr.  |  Opinion contributor Show Caption Hide Caption COVID-19: What to know about vaccines for children 5-11 COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11 have begun across the country. Here's what we know about the risks and side effects. Just the FAQs, USA TODAY The United States is preparing to vaccinate approximately 28 million children ages 5 to 11 against COVID-19. And amid a strained public health system, misinformation and vaccine hesitancy, this will be no easy task.   Fortunately, the best resources available to move us toward this goal already exist: our nation's family physicians. As federal, state and...

by Dr. Flor Munoz Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Q: Does it matter which flu vaccine my children get this year and when they get it? A: Many people don't realize it, but flu can be a very serious illness. It causes thousands of deaths in the United States every year, even among previously healthy children. With COVID-19 expected to still be spreading this fall and winter, it is even more important to protect your child from viruses like influenza. As a parent, the best thing you can do to protect your children from the flu is to get them vaccinated right away. All children ages 6 months and...

Key Takeaways Research shows that income level continues to be the most significant barrier to vaccination. Younger people seem to be more affected by socioeconomic status and education level when it comes to getting vaccinated. Insurance coverage is a driving factor for access to certain vaccines for people over the age of 65. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought more awareness to the challenge of vaccine hesitancy, and the heightened focus has amplified what public health officials and physicians have long known: There are gaps in vaccination for preventable diseases. These gaps are being driven by certain factors, including race and income level. A new study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine shows that while vaccine adherence is increasing among adults, there are still significant gaps that can be linked back to four factors: socioeconomic status (SES), health insurance, education level, and race/ethnicity. What the Study Looked A...

Mumps is a contagious disease. The mumps vaccine can protect against mumps and other diseases, such as measles and rubella. This article looks at how effective and safe the mumps vaccine is, who should get the vaccine, possible side effects, and costs. The mumps vaccine protects people against getting mumps, which is a contagious viral disease. Mumps can cause: In some cases, mumps can cause serious complications, including severe inflammation and deafness. There are currently two mumps vaccines available in the United States, which also protect against two to three other diseases: MMR vaccine: This jab protects against mumps, measles, and rubella. Suitable for those 12 months of age and older. MMRV vaccine: This shot protects against mumps, measles, rubella, and varicella, which causes chickenpox. The MMRV vaccine is only suitable for children aged 12 months to 12 years. The mumps vaccine is a lot safer than getting mumps. The mumps vaccine may cause mild, temporary side effects. I...

Lingering coughs after a viral upper respiratory infection (URI), like the common cold or flu, are called post-infectious coughs. These coughs are mostly dry and come and go. They last more than three weeks after the infection but less than eight weeks without treatment, classifying them as "sub-acute." Post-infectious coughs are common, affecting as many as one out of every four people with a URI. This article reviews the infections that tend to cause lingering coughs, as well as how healthcare providers diagnose and treat your cough so you can finally feel better. You'll also learn how to possibly prevent a post-infectious cough. Laura Porter / Verywell Causes of Lingering Coughs Upper respiratory tract infections refer to an infection of any area within the nose, sinuses, throat (pharynx), or voicebox (larynx). Symptoms generally last seven to 14 days and may include fever, cough, sore throat, stuffy/runny nose, sneezing, heada...