Georges Peter

TL;DR: Data are insufficient to recommend routine administration of PCV7 for children at moderate risk of pneumococcal invasive infection, including all children 24 to 35 months old, children who attend out-of-home care, and children 36 to 59 months old who are of Native American (American Indian and Alaska Native) or African American descent.

TL;DR: Rises in serum bactericidal activity against H. influenzae type b generally accompanied rises in antibody concentration as measured by the antigen-binding assay, which was not related to the preimmunization antibody concentration.

TL;DR: GBS-associated perinatal mortality and morbidity make prevention strategies imperative and among proposed strategies, only intrapartum maternal chemoprophylaxis has been evaluated for safety and efficacy.

TL;DR: The intent of the new recommendation is to allow practitioners to decide whether ribavirin therapy is appropriate or not by taking into account the particular clinical situation and their own preferences.

TL;DR: Although the pathogenesis of this association remains unknown, epidemiologic evidence supports a causal relationship, and a continuing consensus on the need for a safe and effective vaccine to prevent rotavirus gastroenteritis, especially for use in developing countries, exists.