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CDC launches wastewater dashboard for flu to help track H5N1
The CDC has launched an influenza A wastewater online dashboard to help track the potential spread of H5N1 avian influenza, or “bird flu,” which has caused outbreaks among birds and dairy cows.
FDA clears Qiagen’s respiratory syndromic testing panel
The FDA has cleared Qiagen’s respiratory syndromic testing panel, the company announced Monday.
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Palivizumab cost-effective for prevention of severe RSV in infants
Palivizumab was consistently found to be cost-effective as prophylaxis for respiratory syncytial virus disease among neonates on four continents, according to a study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting.
Bird flu updates: Six more cattle herds test positive
Six more dairy cattle herds in the United States have tested positive for avian influenza, bringing the national total to 42 herds, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Survey: Trust in vaccines declines among teenagers, parents
TORONTO — Trust in vaccines declined among parents and teenagers over a period of time that included the COVID-19 pandemic, according to survey results presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting.
Q&A: Should the US be testing more for bird flu?
H5N1 “bird flu” is widespread among wild birds and has caused sporadic outbreaks among poultry for more than a couple years. A recent outbreak among dairy cow herds in the United States has raised the virus’ profile.
Training helps obstetric offices increase maternal flu vaccination
TORONTO — An online training module that instructed clinicians to assess vaccination status and use strong language to recommend vaccines helped increased influenza vaccine uptake at 12 obstetrics clinics, according to researchers.
Bronchiolitis transfers increase at disproportionate rate among infants
TORONTO — Pediatric hospital transfers due to bronchiolitis increased at a disproportionate rate in recent years compared with all causes of hospitalization, according to a study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting.
Tool could pinpoint infants at highest risk for RSV
A new tool could help pediatricians identify infants most at risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus, according to research published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases.
Q&A: WHO updates definition of airborne transmission
WHO recently updated its definition of airborne transmission, expanding the list of pathogens that can be spread through the air.
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