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More (mostly mild) side effects when flu vaccine given with COVID booster |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 08:34 PM |
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Self-reported data from nearly 1 million Americans show an 8% to 11% higher rate of mostly mild systemic adverse events after simultaneous seasonal flu vaccine and mRNA COVID-19 booster (third) doses than with the COVID-19 booster alone. Read more. |
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CDC director: Expect more monkeypox cases in coming weeks |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 08:30 PM |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, said today that the monkeypox outbreak in the United States will likely get worse in the coming weeks as thousands of more tests are made available to clinicians across the country. Read more. |
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ADA antibiotic guidelines are still shifting dental practices |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 08:28 PM |
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New guidelines on antibiotic use for tooth pain and intraoral swelling have shifted the mindset about the use of antibiotics in dentistry, according to a session held on July 12 at the Illinois Department of Public Health's 2022 Illinois Summit on Antimicrobial Stewardship. Read more. |
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Instrument cassettes: What you shouldn’t be doing |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 05:50 PM |
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In her travels, Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, has seen several instances of the improper use of instrument cassettes that could have severe implications for patient and staff safety. Here, she spells out what you should be doing. Read more. |
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Adverse events after simultaneous COVID-19 mRNA booster, influenza vaccination |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 05:48 PM |
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In this study of self-reported data from 980,000 people, compared with administration of COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccines alone, simultaneous administration of COVID-19 mRNA booster and seasonal influenza vaccines was associated with significant increases in reports of systemic reactions in the week following vaccination. Read more. |
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Vaccine protection against COVID-19 short-lived, booster shots important, new study says |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 05:43 PM |
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Since COVID-19 vaccines first became available to protect against infection and severe illness, there has been much uncertainty about how long the protection lasts, and when it might be necessary for individuals to get an additional booster shot. Read more. |
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New Data Illustrate COVID-19 Pandemic Negatively Impacted Infection Preventionists’ Mental and Physical Health |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 05:40 PM |
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First-of-its-kind study suggests hospitals and healthcare systems should fix system issues and invest in workplace wellness to enhance quality and safety of patient care. Read more. |
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U.S. Transition to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Begins Saturday |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 05:36 PM |
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On Saturday, the United States will transition the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to 988 – an easy-to-remember three-digit number for 24/7 crisis care. The lifeline, which also links to the Veterans Crisis Line, follows a three-year joint effort by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to put crisis care more in reach for people in need. Read more. |
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New COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Data Showcase Protection Gained by 3rd and 4th Doses |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 03:48 PM |
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A third and fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose offered substantial protection among adults with healthy immune systems who were eligible to receive them during Omicron variant evolution in early 2022, according to a new MMWR published today. Read more. |
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COVID-19 pandemic fuels largest continued backslide in vaccinations in three decades |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 03:46 PM |
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WHO and UNICEF sound the alarm as new data shows global vaccination coverage continued to decline in 2021, with 25 million infants missing out on lifesaving vaccines. Read more. |
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The Case for Having Dentists on Your Cancer Care Team |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 12:57 PM |
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Caring for your oral health before, during, and after cancer treatment—a growing focus at NYU College of Dentistry—can minimize complications. Read more. |
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Symptoms and Diagnosis of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 12:56 PM |
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Symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease usually include fever, mouth sores, and skin rash. The rash is commonly found on the hands and feet. Read more. |
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Infection preventionists' mental, physical health suffered in pandemic |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 12:54 PM |
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High percentages of infection preventionists (IPs) reported that COVID-19–related stressors worsened their mental and physical health, highlighting the need to address systemic issues that lead to burnout and improve recruitment and retention, according to survey results reported yesterday in the American Journal of Infection Control. Read more. |
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FDA green-lights Novavax vaccine as COVID-19 levels rise |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 12:52 PM |
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday approved an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, bringing a fourth vaccine to the US market against the backdrop of a BA.5 Omicron subvariant surge and lagging vaccine and booster dose uptake. Read more. |
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Monkeypox viral DNA detected in saliva, semen |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 12:51 PM |
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A study published today in Eurosurveillance used 140 samples taken from 12 infected monkeypox patients in Barcelona, Spain, and found DNA of the poxvirus in semen, saliva, urine, and feces. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - July 15, 2022 |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 12:49 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 71 / No. 28. Read more. |
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted |
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Thursday, July 14, 2022 11:19 AM |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted for the prevention of COVID-19 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 18 years of age and older. Read more. |
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Masks could return to Los Angeles as COVID surges nationwide |
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Thursday, July 14, 2022 11:15 AM |
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Los Angeles County, home to 10 million residents, is facing a return to a broad indoor mask mandate later this month if current trends in hospital admissions continue, county health Director Barbara Ferrer said this week. Read more. |
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OSHA extends comment period for COVID-19 emergency protection standard |
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Thursday, July 14, 2022 11:13 AM |
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is giving providers another 30 days to comment on a new COVID-19 emergency protection standard but does not offer them more time to comply. Read more. |
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BA.5 wave will be smaller than past omicron surges, experts predict |
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Thursday, July 14, 2022 11:12 AM |
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As the highly transmissible COVID-19 omicron subvariant BA.5 now accounts for 53.6 percent of cases in the U.S., concerns are rising over the potential for a new surge. However, experts predict it will not be as devastating as past surges. Read more. |
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U.S. FDA authorizes Novavax COVID vaccine for adults |
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Thursday, July 14, 2022 11:09 AM |
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of Novavax Inc's (NVAX.O) COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, clearing the way for a shot whose more traditional technology has raised hopes of wider acceptance among vaccine skeptics. Read more.
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Global monkeypox outbreak hits 10,000 cases |
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Thursday, July 14, 2022 11:07 AM |
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In just over 2 months, a global monkeypox outbreak in non-endemic countries has led to at least 10,857 infections. Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States have reported the most cases. Read more. |
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CDC report shows rise in resistant infections, deaths in first COVID-19 year |
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Thursday, July 14, 2022 11:05 AM |
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A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a rise in antibiotic-resistant infections and deaths during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, a setback the agency says highlights both the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the need to prepare for future pandemics. Read more. |
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Positivity Rates of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in the Orthodontic Patient Population |
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022 01:45 PM |
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Dentists operating orthodontic clinics often encounter asymptomatic patients with COVID-19. However, complete vaccination and a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection do not guarantee that there will be no risk for transmission through an asymptomatic patient. This study explored the positivity rate of COVID-19 in an orthodontic clinic at a dental school from June 16, 2021, to October 31, 2021. Read more. |
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U.S. Must Curb Rising Rate of Resistance to Antimicrobials |
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022 01:43 PM |
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According to a new CDC report, antimicrobial-resistant infections and deaths rose 15% in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more. |
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University of Oxford begins recruiting for Phase I trial of new TB vaccine |
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022 01:41 PM |
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The University of Oxford has begun recruiting for a Phase I trial with a tuberculosis vaccine in human volunteers at Oxford to develop a new way to test the efficacy of future TB vaccines - with the first volunteers being challenged today (Wednesday). Read more. |
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Adenovirus Still Suspected as Investigation of Hepatitis Cases Continues |
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022 01:39 PM |
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Ongoing investigation into cases of children with hepatitis of unknown etiology in the United States continues to hint at the culpability of an adenovirus infection, although experts caution that much more needs to be learned to determine the root cause of these infections. Read more. |
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Citing risk from Omicron variant BA.5, White House urges Americans to get Covid-19 boosters |
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022 01:37 PM |
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The Biden administration on Tuesday urged the public to strengthen their protections against Covid-19, noting that the BA.5 subvariant of Omicron has become the dominant strain in the country. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,642: Experts offer vaccination resources for the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, and more |
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022 01:34 PM |
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IZ Express #1,642: Experts offer vaccination resources for the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, and more. Read more. |
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5 ways the oral microbiome influences health and disease |
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022 11:06 AM |
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Our mouth is home to the second-largest microbial community in our body known as the oral microbiome. Trillions of microbes and more than 700 unique species of bacteria live in our oral cavity -- on our tongue, cheeks, teeth, and in every little crevice. On average, an individual has between 100 to 200 unique species of oral bacteria. Read more. |
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WHO says COVID-19 remains a global health emergency |
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022 11:04 AM |
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The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that COVID-19 remains a global emergency, nearly 2-1/2 years after it was first declared. Read more. |
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U.S. CDC director: BA.5 estimated to represent 65% of circulating COVID-19 variants |
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022 11:03 AM |
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The fast-spreading BA.5 sub-lineage of Omicron is estimated to make up 65% of the coronavirus variants in the United States as of last week, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky said on Tuesday. Read more. |
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Studying the link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s disease |
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022 11:00 AM |
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Tufts University School of Dental Medicine researchers hope that targeting the bacteria that cause periodontal disease will one day slow the progress of Alzheimer’s. Read more. |
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Coinfection with Influenza A Could Suppress Replication in SARS-CoV-2 |
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022 10:58 AM |
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Coinfection of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A virus changes neither the trajectory, nor the severity of influenza A virus, regardless of timing. But should the host contract influenza A virus first, the response to that infection can significantly suppress SARS-CoV-2, according to research published this week in the Journal of Virology, a publication of the American Society for Microbiology. Read more. |
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Tips to Combat the Stress & Fatigue of Dental Hygiene |
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022 10:55 AM |
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Without a doubt, recent years have provided much information for the history books. From unexpected changes in everyday conveniences and societal norms to natural disasters and increasing costs of daily living, most everyone has felt some sort of imposition on the sense of financial security or independence. For the dental community, in particular, managing business needs while ensuring the retention of both staff and patients has been nothing short of a juggling act. Read more. |
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