IDSA: Maternal RSVpreF Vaccine Would Cut Clinical, Economic Burden
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Maternal vaccination with a bivalent stabilized prefusion F subunit respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine (RSVpreF) is projected to reduce the clinical and economic burden of RSV lower respiratory tract il…
Learn MoreCar Exhaust Could Harm a Woman’s Pregnancy
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution from heavy traffic may be driving pregnancy complications and health concerns for infants.Researchers who matched more than 60,000 birth records with air-monitoring data found that pregnant patie…
Learn MoreIDSA: Wastewater Surveillance Allows Monitoring of Viral Infections
FRIDAY, Oct. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Wastewater (WW) surveillance allows monitoring of endemic respiratory viral infections, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDWeek), held from Oc…
Learn MoreAsbestos Exposure: What It Is, Symptoms, Health Effects & Treatment
Asbestos exposure in the workplace can deliver deadly health consequences.It can cause injury or disease, adding to the risk of developing asbestos-related illnesses, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). If your job i…
Learn MoreOccupational Exposure to Dust: Health Problems & Safety Tips
Occupational exposure to dust is a reality in many industries, but there are ways to protect yourself. Learn more about dust exposure and the health problems that may develop — such as chronic respiratory diseases, breathing problems and reduced lung …
Learn MorePediatric RSV Hospitalizations Increased in 2021 to 2022 Season
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated hospitalizations in Canadian pediatric hospitals were substantial, particularly among infants younger than 6 months of age, …
Learn MoreBlack Children With Asthma More Likely to Receive Bronchodilators From EMS
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black children receiving emergency medical services (EMS) care are more likely to receive a bronchodilator than White children, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in Prehospital Emergency Care.S…
Learn MoreModel Developed for Prioritizing Patients Waiting for Lung Transplant
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new model has been developed for prioritizing patients waiting for a lung transplant, according to a study published online Sept. 29 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.Jarro…
Learn MoreLocal Rates of Flu, RSV Show Up in a City’s Wastewater
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Toilet bowls reveal much about the health of a community, alerting scientists to coming outbreaks of flu and other seasonal viruses, researchers say.“Just one flush can hold a lot of information,” said Kris…
Learn MoreMaternal Pertussis Vaccination Linked to Lower Infection Risk in Infants
TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Maternal pertussis vaccination is associated with a reduced risk for infection among infants through 8 months of age, according to a study published online Oct. 9 in Pediatrics.Annette K. Regan, Ph.D., from C…
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