pediatric cold

New Strategy Identifies Superior Pathogen Variants

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A new technique known as phylowave showed potential to identify differences in fitness among viral and bacterial pathogens, based on data from a study including SARS-CoV-2, influenza A subtype H3N2, Bordetella pertussis, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Understanding the genetic diversity and identifying more transmissible pathogens has implications for public health, such as opportunities for targeted vaccination and … Read more

MMRV Safety Assessed in Children on Methotrexate, Dupilumab

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TOPLINE: A retrospective analysis finds no adverse events (AEs) in children receiving a live attenuated vaccine against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) while on dupilumab or methotrexate treatment, challenging current recommendations. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective search of electronic medical records at a pediatric tertiary care center between 2017 and 2023, identifying patients who … Read more