More Medscape – June 29, 2001 (?)
HEPATITIS B OUTBREAK IN A STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY,
2000
This investigation underscores the need to implement
hepatitis B vaccination in correctional facilities.
MMWR 50(25):529-532, 2001. Centers for Disease Control
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INFLUENZA AND PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATION LEVELS AMONG
PERSONS AGED > OR =65 YEARS --- UNITED STATES, 1999
To reach the 2010 national objective of >90%
influenza and pneumococcal vaccination among this population, new strategies
and additional resources to implement adult vaccination activities may be
needed.
MMWR 50(25):532-537, 2001. Centers for Disease Control
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SEASONAL VARIATION IN HOST SUSCEPTIBILITY AND CYCLES
OF CERTAIN
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Seasonal cycles of infectious diseases have been
variously attributed to changes in atmospheric conditions, the prevalence or
virulence of the pathogen, or the behavior of the host.
Emerging Infectious Diseases (7)3, 2001
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LYME DISEASE VACCINE APPEARS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE FOR
CHILDREN
The recombinant lipoprotein outer surface protein A
(OspA) Lyme disease vaccine (LYMErix) appears to be safe and effective in
children 4 to 18 years of age, according to a report in the July issue of
Pediatrics.
http://id.medscape.com/39937.rhtml?srcmp=id-070601
URINE TEST FOR PRION DISEASE SHOWS PROMISE
Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy can be
identified in a simple urine test, which could can prevent blood donations by
human carriers and large-scale culling of unaffected cattle, Israeli
researchers said Monday.
http://id.medscape.com/39844.rhtml?srcmp=id-070601
IMMUNIZATION DIFFERENCES NOT TIED TO VARIATION IN
INTERNATIONAL ATOPIC DISEASE RATE
Despite suggestions to the contrary, increased
immunization rates for tuberculosis, diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and
pertussis (DTP), and measles are not linked to a higher prevalence of atopic
disease in childhood, according to a multinational research team.
http://id.medscape.com/39805.rhtml?srcmp=id-070601
IRISH CHILDREN GIVEN OUT-OF-DATE POLIO VACCINE
More than 11,000 doses of out-of-date oral polio
vaccine were given to Irish children between January 1998 and December 2000,
according to figures released by the Department of Health and Children on
Wednesday night.
http://id.medscape.com/40043.rhtml?srcmp=id-070601
INTENSIFIED EFFORT NEEDED IN US TO REESTABLISH
ADENOVIRUS VACCINE
PRODUCTION
Last year, two previously healthy young US military
recruits undergoing Navy basic training died suddenly after developing
respiratory illnesses. In the July 6th issue of the Morbidity and Mortality
Weekly Report, federal health officials say that the probable cause, based on postmortem
molecular diagnostic test findings, was adenovirus infection.
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CHICKENPOX LINKED TO ABOUT ONE THIRD OF ISCHEMIC STROKES
IN CHILDREN
Almost one third of ischemic strokes in children
appear to be associated with varicella infection, Canadian researchers report.
http://id.medscape.com/39955.rhtml?srcmp=id-070601
POOR COUNTRIES URGED TO UPGRADE FOOD SAFETY
Two million children die each year from contaminated
food and water in developing countries, the World Health Organisation (WHO)
chief said on Monday, urging these countries to upgrade rapidly the safety and
quality of their food products.
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