The researchers examined the impact of the PCV and Hib vaccines on the rates of mortality due to S pneumoniae and H influenzae type b disease in children worldwide.
In a recent study, researchers sought to assess the effectiveness of an internet-based platform with vaccine information and interactive social media components on vaccine-related attitudes of hesitant...
The standard treatment duration for tuberculosis is 6 months. To see if this period could be reduced, researchers tested whether a higher daily dose of rifampin could effectively treat TB in a shorter...
The Infectious Diseases Society of America and American Society for Microbiology have updated their 2013 Guide to Utilization of the Microbiology Laboratory for Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases, intended to...
According to a recent study, nonadherence among Medicaid insured patients with HIV led to an increase in health care resource utilization and overall costs.
Ebola is still a life-threatening virus, although there are treatments and prevention strategies. How does this Ebola outbreak compare with the 2014 outbreak? To find out, read more.
Despite the strict criteria of the IDSA’s guidelines for screening for group A streptococcal pharyngitis, unnecessary testing is still common. In a recent study, researchers investigated potential methods...
In a new study, researchers aimed to determine the peak timing of influenza vaccine receipt, and whether it coincides with the receipt of other routinely recommended adult vaccinations.
In a study of over 675,000 mother-infant pairs, researchers investigated the clinical effectiveness of prenatal Tdap and how the effectiveness varies by gestational age at immunization.
