LGBTQ Research & ACIP Vaccine Decisions – STAT Morning Rounds
- * COVID-19: The Advisory committee on Immunization Practices now recommends individuals over six months discuss the pros and cons of the COVID-19 vaccine with their doctors, stepping back...
- * The author of systematic reviews on gender-affirming care (puberty blockers, hormones, top surgery) says his work is being misrepresented by those seeking to ban such care.
- * A STAT investigation reveals some hospitals discourage infection testing or reporting to avoid fines, perhaps endangering patients by delaying treatment.
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Vaccine Updates:
* COVID-19: The Advisory committee on Immunization Practices now recommends individuals over six months discuss the pros and cons of the COVID-19 vaccine with their doctors, stepping back from a full endorsement but maintaining insurance coverage.
* Hepatitis B: A vote on delaying the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns was postponed, despite data supporting its safety and effectiveness. Public health experts fear a delay could harm vulnerable infants.
* MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chickenpox): Guidance changed to reccommend giving the chickenpox vaccine separately to children under 4 due to rare seizure concerns.
Gender-Affirming Care:
* The author of systematic reviews on gender-affirming care (puberty blockers, hormones, top surgery) says his work is being misrepresented by those seeking to ban such care. He emphasizes that “low quality evidence” doesn’t mean an intervention doesn’t work and finds it “egregious” to use his reviews to justify bans.
Hospital Infections:
* A STAT investigation reveals some hospitals discourage infection testing or reporting to avoid fines, perhaps endangering patients by delaying treatment. Some also push for broad-spectrum antibiotics without testing, contributing to antibiotic resistance.
Other:
* There’s a brief mention of public interest in President Trump’s hand and attempts to conceal bruises.