Adult Vaccinations

February 28, 2023 2 min read Source/Disclosures Disclosures: Goodman is employed by Merck. Please see the study for all other authors' relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . " data-action="subscribe"> Subscribe ADDED TO EMAIL ALERTS We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Back to Healio Routine HPV vaccination rates could be improved if children were vaccinated earlier, according to a new study. The CDC recommends routine HPV vaccination in the U.S. at ages 11 or 12 years but says the vaccine can be given as early as age 9 years. Elizabeth Goodman, MD...

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Abstract The gut microbiota makes important contributions to host immune system development and resistance to pathogen infections, especially during early life. However, studies addressing the immunomodulatory functions of gut microbial individuals or populations are limited. In this study, we explore the systemic impact of the ileal microbiota on immune cell development and function of chickens and identify the members of the microbiota involved in immune system modulation. We initially used a time-series design with six time points to prove that ileal microbiota at different succession stages is intimately connected to immune cell maturation. Antibiotics perturbed the microbiota succession and negatively affected immune development, whereas early exposure to the ileal commensal microbiota from more mature birds promoted immune cell development and facilitated pathogen elimination after Salmonella Typhimurium infection, illustrating that early colonization of gut microbiota is an imp...

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Scientists have published a coordinated plan for the development of new coronavirus vaccines that should provide effective and long-lasting protection against future variants and viruses. The Coronavirus Vaccines Research and Development Roadmap (CVR) builds on scientific advances and partnerships that produced the first COVID-19 vaccines, and aims to jumpstart the search for better vaccines – including ones that could head-off a future coronavirus pandemic. "Time and time again, we have seen that investment in science brings solutions. The COVID-19 pandemic galvanised the research community and advanced vaccine R&D efficiently and through broad collaboration." COVID-19 is the third new coronavirus to trigger a human epidemic in just 20 years, following SARS and MERS. Although vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 have dramatically cut rates of severe injury and death, these aren't enough to prevent people from getting infected, meaning the virus con...

A history of infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has been shown to be a strong risk factor for developing multiple sclerosis (MS) — but is targeting the virus a viable strategy for MS prevention or treatment? This question was the subject of a debate, " How To and Should We Target EBV in MS ? ," that was held at the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) Forum, which took place last week in California. EBV is one of the most common viruses that infects humans. It's best-known as the cause of infectious mononucleosis, or mono, but EBV more commonly causes childhood infections that don't lead to symptoms at all, or it causes unremarkable cold- or flu-like symptoms that are mild and resolve without the need for medical intervention. In total, about 90% to 95% of people around the world are infected with EBV at some point in their lives. Recommended Reading Previous stud...

On this day last year, the SNAP trial started recruitment. 12 months on, more than 450 participants have joined the study, already making it the second largest clinical trial for Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections in the world. The Staphylococcus aureus Network Adaptive Platform Trial, or SNAP for short, is an Australian-led clinical trial involving infectious disease physicians, microbiologists, researchers and hospitals around the globe to identify the most effective treatment for patients with Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections. Staphylococcus aureus , also known as Staph aureus or Golden Staph, is a common bacteria found on the skin and in the nose of one in three people. While it usually sits there harmlessly, it can sometimes cause skin infections, like boils and skin sores. Occasionally, it can spread more deeply and cause a bloodstream infection that inevitably leads to hospitalisation. Staph aureus bloodstream infection is one of the most serious ba...

New York (Precision Vaccinations) The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory committee is discussing how to make the current polio vaccination recommendations easier to understand. On February 23, 2023, Sarah Kidd, M.D., MPH, presented to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) proposed language for adult polio vaccinations in the U.S. The CDC's current recommendations for Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) for adults originated in 2000 and focus on those at increased risk of poliovirus exposure. However, it remains unclear when or if a booster was advised. Dr. Kidd presented the ACIP members with two questions to consider, which are as follows: Should the completion of a primary polio vaccination series with IPV be recommended for unvaccinated and incompletely vaccinated adults in the U.S.? Should a booster IPV dose be recommended for adults who have previously completed a...

My 3-year-old grandchild has coxsackievirus. It's going around the child care center. Is this a serious illness? Answer From Pritish K. Tosh, M.D. Most coxsackievirus infections aren't serious. Many people have no symptoms or only mild ones. Some common symptoms are: Fever. Being very tired. Rash. Sore throat. Mouth sores. Painful swallowing. Headache. Coxsackievirus is sometimes written as two words: Coxsackie virus. Many strains of coxsackievirus exist. But they all belong to a group of viruses called enteroviruses. The virus spreads when you touch an object with the virus on it and then touch your face. You also can catch the virus by breathing it in when someone who has the virus coughs or sneezes near you. Illness with this group of viruses happens most often in children less than 1 year old. But anyone can catch the virus. The virus spreads throughout the year. In places with different seasons, cases may go up in the...

SHILLINGTON, Pa. - President Biden said May 11th will mark the end of the national emergency for addressing Covid and the public health emergency will be over. Lawmakers have already ended some of the response elements that had been in place. "The biggest implication of this is going to be the Covid vaccines, the testings, and the therapy also," said Dipak Patel, pharmacy manager for the Medicine Shoppe in Shillington. Costs could be affected when the emergency declaration ends. "Currently those are covered 100% by the government, so everything is free," said Patel. That may not be the case as of May. "That's definitely going to decrease the amount of vaccinations," Patel added. In January, the Medicine Shoppe administered 350 Covid vaccines. Of those, about 70 were not covered by insurance. Patel said the cost of the shots will be upwards of $100 each...

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As with most vaccines, a meningitis shot often causes temporary — but mild — discomfort. This usually includes soreness in the arm you had the shot in and general fatigue. Most side effects resolve within a day or two. Meningitis is a serious inflammation of the tissues around your brain and spinal cord (meninges). While viral meningitis is the most common type, bacterial is the more serious infection. Vaccines have proven an effective tool in lowering the spread and severity of bacterial meningitis. Meningitis vaccines are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for most children and teens, as well as some adults in high risk categories. Read on to learn what you need to know about the different types of meningitis vaccines and who should receive them. Talk with your doctor about any concerns you might have regarding any side effects. What to expect Meningitis vaccines may be recommended at certain milestones and may be administered during your annual phys...