Adults 60 years and older may receive one dose of RSV vaccine using shared clinical decision-making. Both Pfizer Abrsyvo and GSK Arexvy are approved for use in adults 60 and older. Individuals and their providers should consider the patient’s risk for severe RSV disease.

Summary The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to work with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners to closely monitor Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) globally, including the cases of MERS-CoV infection recently reported by China and the Republic of Korea, to better understand the risks to public health. …

Write in a journal. Talk to family, friends, supervisors, and teammates about your feelings and experiences. Practice breathing and relaxation techniques. Maintain a healthy diet and get adequate sleep and exercise. Know that it is okay to draw boundaries and say “no.” Avoid or limit caffeine and use of alcohol. It is important to remind ...

At the conclusion of today's sessions, the participants will be able to accomplish the following: describe key points about COVID-19 rebound after use of Paxlovid. Describe Paxlovid use, prescribing and availability, and discuss where to find more information about COVID-19 therapeutics and their availability.

•Be vigilant to possibility of monkeypox if characteristic rash present* •Know that illness is presenting atypically •Clinicians working in outpatient clinics may be first to suspect monkeypox oMany patients have mild symptoms oEasy to confuse with sexually transmitted infection OR varicella zoster virus •Obtain sexual and travel history; determine if any contacts have/had a …

Overview During this COCA Call, presenters will discuss updated COVID-19 vaccine recommendations by age group and for those with immunocompromise. They will also highlight optional COVID-19 vaccine doses for specific populations. With this simplified schedule, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to recommend that everyone stay up to …

Use AST results to guide antimicrobial treatment selection, when possible. Encourage patients to inform you if symptoms do not improve within 48 hours after beginning antibiotics.

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Case classification Suspected: A case in which a potentially exposed person is being evaluated by healthcare workers or public health officials for poisoning by a particular chemical agent, but no specific credible threat exists. Probable: A clinically compatible case in which a high index of suspicion (credible threat or patient history regarding location and time) exists for riot control ...

Summary As the summer travel season begins, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to remind clinicians and public health officials to provide guidance for measles prevention to international travelers and to be on alert for cases of measles. Guidance is also provided for people planning international travel. …