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Infections Before Age 20 Years Increase the Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers found patients diagnosed with infection in adolescence were at higher risk for multiple sclerosis, even after exclusion of infectious mononucleosis, pneumonia, and central nervous system infection.

Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir Tablets (Paxlovid)

The FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for the first oral regimen for the treatment of COVID-19.

FDA Authorizes Oral Antiviral for COVID-19

Clinicians add another valuable tool to their armamentarium.

First Injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Receives FDA Approval

Researchers hope this long-acting solution every will boost PrEP adherence rates among those at risk for contracting HIV.

Biden to Send Military Aid to Struggling Hospitals, Millions of COVID-19 Tests to American Homes

The White House has announced its plan to respond to the omicron variant ahead of a possible winter case surge.

AAP Recommends Routine HIV Screening, Prevention for All Teens, At-Risk Youth

The organization advises pediatricians to create safe spaces that allow frank discussions of sensitive topics.

Analysts Suggest U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Program Prevented Millions of Hospitalizations, Deaths

The pandemic has taken a heavy toll, but the damage could be so much worse without vaccines.

Pandemic Emergency Funds Spiked Healthcare Spending

Data show eye-popping healthcare expenditure growth for 2020, driven by federal paycheck protection, provider assistance, vaccine development, and virus testing.

Infectious Disease Alert Updates

Candida auris Outbreak in Southern California; Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandates

Looking Back, COVID-19 Vaccination Woes Were Predictable

Efficacy, protection duration, side effects, and FDA approval factored into decisions about choosing a COVID-19 vaccine.