Category: Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

CDC Reports National Rise in Parainfluenza

Parainfluenza virus activity is currently high across the US, while HMPV and rhinovirus/enterovirus levels are beginning to decline, according to the CDC.

Infectious Diseases

Same-Day COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines Are Safe for Adults

Research involving 2.5 million patients found no increase in serious adverse events when receiving both COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations during the same visit.

Coronavirus

Factors That Influence Parent Decisions on Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination

Researchers found that five core values—safety, knowledge, trust, humanity, and autonomy—shape how minority parents approach pediatric vaccination.

Influenza

FDA Approves Generic Xofluza

The FDA approved the first generic of Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) tablets, the first single-dose treatment for acute uncomplicated influenza and prophylaxis in patients 5 years of age and older.

RSV

Maternal RSV Vaccine Cuts Infant Hospitalizations Nearly 70%

Real-world data published in JAMA Network Open confirm the effectiveness of the RSVpreF vaccine in protecting newborns from respiratory syncytial virus.

Other Infections

FDA Approves Capvaxive Pneumococcal Vaccine for Children 2-17

The USFDA approved an expanded indication for Capvaxive (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) to include children and adolescents aged 2 through 17 years, according to Merck.