Recommended 2023 Adult Immunization Schedule Published
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The 2023 Adult Immunization Schedule, which includes the COVID-19 vaccine for the first time, was published as a clinical guideline on Feb. 9 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Neil Murthy, M.D., M.P.H., from…
Learn MoreImmunization Schedule for Children, Teens Updated for 2023
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The American Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule has been updated for 2023 and published as a schedule in the Feb. 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Co…
Learn MoreLa vacuna contra la gripe podría salvarles la vida a las personas con afecciones crónicas
MIÉRCOLES, 8 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Se prevé que la temporada de gripe de EE. UU. se alargue hasta la primavera, y los expertos señalan que no es demasiado tarde para vacunarse contra la gripe.La temporada de la gripe del año pasado fu…
Learn MoreLas futuras madres necesitan la vacuna contra la tosferina, por el bien del bebé, según los CDC
MIÉRCOLES, 8 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las mujeres embarazadas pueden ayudar a proteger a sus hijos recién nacidos de la tosferina poniéndose la vacuna Tdap durante el tercer trimestre del embarazo. Los Centros para el Control y la Preven…
Learn MoreMaternal COVID-19 Vaccination Highly Effective for Infants
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Maternal COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is highly effective against delta and moderately effective against omicron infection and hospital admission among infants, according to a study published online …
Learn MoreMaternal Tdap Vaccination Protects Youngest Infants From Pertussis
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Introduction of a tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination during pregnancy can protect the youngest infants from pertussis, according to a study published online…
Learn MoreMaternal Tdap Vaccination Protects Youngest Infants From Pertussis
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Introduction of a tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination during pregnancy can protect the youngest infants from pertussis, according to a study published online…
Learn MoreLong COVID Risk May Be Especially High for Cancer Patients
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many cancer patients who are infected with COVID-19 are left with lingering symptoms.A new study, published Feb. 7 in eLife, found that more than half of cancer patients develop long COVID, and women were es…
Learn MoreFlu Shot Could Be a Lifesaver for Folks With Chronic Ills
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. flu season is expected to extend into spring, and experts say it’s not too late to get a flu shot. Last year’s flu season was mild, but this season has already seen triple the number of flu-related …
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