Health News Archives

New Hib Vaccine Granted Accelerated Approval
To help remedy vaccine shortage

Strep B Seems to Trick Immune System
Finding could lead to better treatment of sepsis, meningitis in newborns

Supply of Key Children’s Vaccine Almost Back to Normal
CDC says production shortfalls that limited booster shots nearly over; Hib can cause bacterial meningitis

Antibiotic-Resistant Meningitis Reported in U.S.
Health officials worry that overuse of antibiotics may be to blame

Meningitis Vaccine Seems to Work Like a Charm
Study finds it has led to a considerable reduction in infection rates

Group B Strep Down Among Newborns, Up Among Adults
Study calls vaccination trials for mothers, new treatments for elderly a priority

Corticosteroids of Little Use Against Childhood Meningitis
Study finds no significant effect for the more serious, bacterial form of the disease

Schedules Revised for Flu, Meningitis Vaccines
Goal is to make it easier for parents to protect their children, CDC says

New Meningitis Vaccine Works in Infants
Menveo not available in US yet, British researchers note

Parents Should Postpone Child Vaccine Booster: CDC
Recall of 1.2 million doses of the standard Hib shot means shortage could last a year, experts say