The Season for Flu Vaccines is Here Again – MM1504
Influenza viruses typically circulate widely from autumn through early spring. Although most persons who become infected will recover without sequelae, influenza can cause serious illness and death, particularly among persons aged ≥65 years and <2 years and those with medical conditions that confer high risk for complications from influenza.
Modern Medicine – April 2015
Is It Time for Compulsory Vaccination? – MM1408
Vaccination is undoubtedly the most successful health intervention of all time. Vaccines work extremely well, save millions of lives and prevent human suffering globally. They are also cost effective; giving excellent bang-for-your buck!
Modern Medicine – August 2014
Herpes Zoster Vaccine Lowers Incidence and Severity of Infection – MM1405
Professor Myron Levin, currently Professor of Paediatrics and Medicine, University of Colorado, Aurora, USA, was in Cape Town recently to address the 16th International Congress on Infectious Diseases on 3 April.
His clinical interests are antiviral therapy, the immune response to herpesvirus infections and vaccine science. A key member of the research teams that studied Zostavax, a live, attenuated varicella zoster virus vaccine, he discusses
some of the important aspects of the vaccine’s efficacy and safety.
Modern Medicine – May 2014
Travel Vaccines – A Comprehensive Guide – MM1302
Vaccine requirements and recommendations for specific countries
change, so it is important to be kept up to date by reliable information
sources.
Modern Medicine – February 2013
