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FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA vaccine for RSV
The FDA has approved Moderna's mResvia, a messenger RNA vaccine to protect adults 60 years or older from lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus.
This year’s APIC meeting spotlights leadership opportunities
The annual conference of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology — focused on hospital infection prevention strategies — will highlight leadership opportunities this year.
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Second Michigan dairy worker tests positive for bird flu, human case count rises to three
A second dairy worker in Michigan became the third human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus linked to an outbreak in dairy cows, the CDC announced Thursday.
Hooked on ID with Kelly Zabriskie, MLS, CIC, FAPIC
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Blood test for lung infections granted breakthrough device designation
The FDA has granted breakthrough device designation for a blood test to aid in diagnosing pneumonia and suspected lung infections in immunocompromised patients, according to a press release from the manufacturer.
Study: Infants born in spring, summer more likely to have RSV in first season
Infants born during spring and summer months are the most likely to have a first-season medically attended case of respiratory syncytial virus, according to a study published in the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society.
Study: 85 pathogens cause massive loss of life globally
Experts have called for additional research and drug development after estimates showed that more than 700 million disability-adjusted life-years were associated with 85 pathogens, with some disproportionately affecting young children.
Michigan dairy worker is second human bird flu case linked to cows
A dairy worker in Michigan became the second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus linked to an outbreak in dairy cows, the CDC and Michigan health officials announced Wednesday.
Kentucky county declares pertussis outbreak
A county in Kentucky has declared a pertussis outbreak following the confirmation of nine cases since late April, including three this past Monday.
Survey shows low RSV vaccine uptake among older adults in the US
A recent survey showed that only about one-quarter of older adults have received respiratory syncytial virus vaccinations.
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