According to a new poll from the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania, vaccine confidence has significantly decreased over the past two years.
This health survey, announced today, found that the number of Americans who think vaccines approved for use are safe dropped to 71% from 77% in April 2021.
Can Vaccine Confidence Recover
Biden Administration Urges Schools to Carry Naloxone
The Biden administration said faculty and students should be prepared to administer the nasal spray to reverse effects of a drug overdose
Tuberculosis Notifications Increased 8.1% in England
Tuberculosis (TB) is an ancient disease impacting modern cities in 2023, such as London, England.
Over the last two years, the 5% annual rate increase goal outlined in the joint UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England TB action plan for England, 2021 to 2026 has not been achieved.
The UKHSA announced on October 26, 2023, there was an 8.1% increase in TB notifications this year compared with the same period in 2022 (3,628 versus 3,402).
COVID-19 Meds Like Paxlovid Will Soon Have Big Price Tags
Pills will still be available at no cost until those bought earlier by the federal government run out
Transient Decrease in Pediatric Bronchiolitis Hospitalizations Seen During Pandemic
Hospitalizations decreased during 2020 to 2021 season, then increased in 2022 to 2023 season for pediatric patients
Plasma From Convalescent Donors Beneficial for COVID-19-Induced ARDS
Plasma with neutralizing antibody titer of at least 1:160 reduces mortality at 28 days versus standard care
Infectious Diseases Society of America, Oct. 11-15
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay ReporterThe annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America was held this year from Oct. 11 to 15 in Boston and attracted participants from around …
Modified Mosquitoes Do Reduce Dengue Cases
Since the Florida Keys began releasing genetically modified mosquitoes a few years ago, various countries have joined this innovative approach to reducing the incidence of diseases such as dengue and Zika.
When infected with Wolbachia, mosquitoes are much less likely to transmit travel-related diseases.
Researchers hope the modified mosquitoes will interbreed with the wild population wherever they are released and pass the bacteria on to their offspring.
Mild Flu Season Reported by the U.S. CDC
Recent reports from various health agencies confirmed the 2023-2024 flu season is off to a slow start in the Northern Hemisphere.
This follows a de minimus flu season in the Southern Hemisphere in countries such as Australia.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today that seasonal influenza activity remains low nationally.
As of October 27, 2023, outpatient respiratory illness is below baseline, and all 10 HHS regions are below their respective baselines.
Mild Flu Season Reported by the U.S. CDC
Recent reports from various health agencies confirmed the 2023-2024 flu season is off to a slow start in the Northern Hemisphere.
This follows a de minimus flu season in the Southern Hemisphere in countries such as Australia.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today that seasonal influenza activity remains low nationally.
As of October 27, 2023, outpatient respiratory illness is below baseline, and all 10 HHS regions are below their respective baselines.