Pregnancy associated with greater risk of certain bacterial infection; may worsen outcomes
(The JAMA Network Journals) In a surveillance study of infection with the bacterium Haemophilus influenzae among women of reproductive age in England and Wales from 2009-2012, pregnancy was associated with a greater risk of this infection, which was associated with poor pregnancy outcomes such as premature birth and stillbirth, according to a study in the March 19 issue of JAMA. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - March 18, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Richard A. Insel, M.D.
Chief Scientific OfficerRichard A. Insel, M.D., oversees the research strategy of JDRF, the world’s largest funder of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Prior to joining JDRF in 2003, Dr. Insel was the founding director of the Center for Human Genetics and Molecular Pediatric Disease and professor of pediatrics and microbiology and immunology at the University of Rochester Medical Center. During his 26-year affiliation with the university’s medical center, he served as the acting chair of pediatrics, director of the Strong Children’s Research Center, and chief of the division of pediatric immunology, allergy, and rheuma...
Source: PHRMA - March 12, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Julie Source Type: news
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS: Prevention and Control of Haemophilus influenzae Type b Disease: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
(Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - February 27, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Sticking to Vaccination Schedules Cuts Infection Risk (FREE)
By Amy Orciari Herman
Following the recommended vaccination schedules for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) and measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) is associated with a reduction in hospitalizations … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - February 26, 2014 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Richard A. Insel, M.D.
JDRF Chief Scientific OfficerRichard A. Insel, M.D., oversees the research strategy of JDRF, the world’s largest funder of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Prior to joining JDRF in 2003, Dr. Insel was the founding director of the Center for Human Genetics and Molecular Pediatric Disease and professor of pediatrics and microbiology and immunology at the University of Rochester Medical Center. During his 26-year affiliation with the university’s medical center, he served as the acting chair of pediatrics, director of the Strong Children’s Research Center, and chief of the division of pediatric immunology, allergy, and r...
Source: PHRMA - February 14, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Julie Source Type: news
ACIP Releases 2014 Adult Immunization Schedule (FREE)
By Kelly Young
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released its 2014 immunization schedule for adults.Among the changes for this year:
Haemophilus influenzae … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - February 4, 2014 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
What Organisms Cause Acute Epiglottitis in the Post- H. influenza Vaccination Era?
Discussion
Epiglottitis is also known as supraglottitis and is caused by inflammation of the supraglottic structures and epiglottis. Usually the cause is infectious but other trauma such as thermal injuries or ingestions can also cause the disease. Before the widespread use of its conjugated immunization, Haemophilus influenza type b was the most common cause and it was usually thought of as a pediatric disease process. In the pre-immunization time period, acute epiglottitis in children was 3.47-6.0 cases per 100,000, and in the post-immunization period has declined to 0.3-0.7 cases per 100,000. However it appears that <...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - October 7, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
What Organisms Cause Acute Epiglottitis in the Post- H. influenza Vaccination Era?
Discussion
Epiglottitis is also known as supraglottitis and is caused by inflammation of the supraglottic structures and epiglottis. Usually the cause is infectious but other trauma such as thermal injuries or ingestions can also cause the disease. Before the widespread use of its conjugated immunization, Haemophilus influenza type b was the most common cause and it was usually thought of as a pediatric disease process. In the pre-immunization time period, acute epiglottitis in children was 3.47-6.0 cases per 100,000, and in the post-immunization period has declined to 0.3-0.7 cases per 100,000. However it appears that < 1...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - October 7, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Donna M. D'Alessandro, M.D. Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
DTaP Vaccine Supplies Will Be Limited for Summer 2013
For the second consecutive summer, the CDC is issuing guidance on immunizing children during an ongoing shortage of certain combination vaccines. According to a notice on the CDC website, Sanofi Pasteur's diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis adsorbed, inactivated poliovirus and Haemophilus influenzae (Source: AAFP Health of the Public)
Source: AAFP Health of the Public - May 22, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Nigeria: Polio Eradication - What Progress So Far?
[Daily Trust]Jos -The 3rd African Vaccination Week (AVW), organized by the African Region of World Health Organization (WHO) April 22 to 28, 2013, came under the theme, 'Save Lives. Prevent disabilities. Vaccinate', and accomplished heightened continent-wide awareness of the place of routine immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases. All 46 member-states of WHO in the African region participated in efforts to strengthen immunization programmes around the continent against diphtheria, haemophilus influenzae serotype (Source: AllAfrica News: Polio)
Source: AllAfrica News: Polio - April 30, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Childhood Meningitis Associated With Lower Levels Of Educational Achievement, Financial Self-Sufficiency In Adulthood
In a study that included nearly 3,000 adults from Denmark, a diagnosis of meningococcal, pneumococcal, or Haemophilus influenzae meningitis in childhood was associated with lower educational achievement and economic self-sufficiency in adult life, according to a study in the April 24 issue of JAMA. Bacterial meningitis may lead to brain damage due to several factors, and survivors of childhood bacterial meningitis are at particular risk of hearing loss, seizure disorders, motor deficits, and cognitive impairment. Learning disabilities are well documented as a result of the disease... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics / Children's Health Source Type: news
EMA recommends approval of 6-in-1 paediatric vaccine
Source: European Medicines Agency
Area: News
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended approval of a new paediatric vaccine intended for the primary and booster vaccination of infants and toddlers from six weeks to 24 months of age against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis and invasive diseases caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib). The new vaccine will be commercialised under the brand name Hexyon® in Western European countries and Hexacima® in Eastern European countries.
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Source: NeLM - News - February 25, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
ACIP Issues New Hib Statement
(MedPage Today) -- The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has approved the first statement on routine Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccination since 1993. (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - February 21, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Interleukin-10 levels predict otitis media culprit
Research shows that high serum levels of interleukin-10 indicate that the likely cause of acute otitis media is infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae, as opposed to Haemophilus influenzae or Moraxella catarrhalis. (Source: MedWire News - Infectious Diseases)
Source: MedWire News - Infectious Diseases - February 18, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
