Infants who received 2 or 3 primary doses of the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine had a decreased rate of carrying pneumococcal microorganisms vs unvaccinated infants. Medscape Medical News
Recent data suggest that the bacteria that causes stomach ulcer may, at the same time, protect children from asthma. Expert Review of Clinical Immunology
Are gut reactions irrational hindrances to scientific advancement or valuable warning signs of possible health dangers? Environmental Health Perspectives
Children with egg allergies may be able to safely get their flu shot in one dose, just like other kids, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information
The CDC has issued guidelines for treating high-risk groups, such as children, pregnant women, new mothers, and HIV-infected adults and adolescents who have H1N1 (swine) flu. Medscape Infectious Diseases
Revisions of the use of antiretroviral agents for adolescents and adults with HIV-1 infection update the January 2008 guidelines for the use of antiretroviral agents in this population. Medscape Medical News
