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FDA Panel Gives Strong Backing to RSV Vaccine for Protecting Infants

If it lives up to its promise, many infants and parents "will breathe easier," says panelist

May 18, 2023
FDA ADCOMM maternal RSV vaccine over a computer rendering of respiratory syncytial virus.
After Cluster, CDC Urges Mpox Vaccination in At-Risk Groups

Studies showed high level of protection with two doses of mpox vaccine

May 18, 2023
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Potential 'Game Changer' for Leprosy Prevention

Trial sees success with single dose of prophylactic rifapentine for household contacts

May 17, 2023
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Negative Effects of Trauma May Persist for Decades After the Incident

Increased risk of death, immune illness, cancer in trauma-exposed versus unexposed twins

May 17, 2023
 A photo of adult male twins.
Bitten by a Tick: What's My Risk of Getting Sick?

Here's when you need to call a healthcare provider -- and when you don't

May 17, 2023
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Why Spend U.S. Dollars on Healthcare Abroad?

Atul Gawande on how USAID's international relief helps us at home

May 17, 2023
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Safety Data on Maternal RSV Vaccine 'Favorable,' FDA Staff Says

But agency reviewers flag numerical imbalance in premature deliveries

May 16, 2023
FDA ADCOMM maternal RSV vaccine over a computer rendering of respiratory syncytial virus.
Long COVID Blood Mystery; mRNA Flu Vax; WHO Warns About AI in Healthcare

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

May 16, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Masking Yields Small Reduction in COVID Risk, Review Concludes

Surgical masks or N95s should still be worn in healthcare settings, urge editorial authors

May 15, 2023
A photo of masked passengers waiting to board a bus in New York City.
CDC Alerts Over Potential Mpox Resurgence

"Outbreak is not over," agency says, as Chicago-area cluster prompts investigation

May 15, 2023
A computer rendering of mpox viruses.
Tainted 'Male Enhancement' Pills; Green Card Freeze Hits Nursing; Monkeypox Rebounds

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

May 15, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
CDC: Drug-Resistant Ringworm in U.S.; Mail-In HPV Tests Work; Pope Urges Procreation

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

May 12, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
FDA Relaxes Blood Donation Rules for Gay and Bisexual Men

New guidance ditches MSM-specific screening questions in effort to expand eligibility

May 11, 2023
A photo of a man looking at his smartphone while donating blood.
As the COVID PHE Ends, Here's What Doctors Are Carrying Forward

Responses range the spectrum, from asking patients to mask, to not changing a thing

May 10, 2023
A photo of a male physician showing his female patient a clipboard, both are wearing N95 masks.
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