Is varicella vaccine less effective in kids with asthma

October 2003

Is varicella vaccine less effective in kids with asthma?

Previous reports suggested that children with asthma were more likely to get chickenpox...despite appropriate vaccination.

Now it seems the reason is NOT asthma...but steroid use.

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Table of Contents

Metabolic syndrome is a BIG problem
Diabetes interaction between gemfibrozil and Avandia
Infectious Diseases Valtrex (valacyclovir) is now approved to decrease heterosexual transmission of genital herpes
Vaccines Flu vaccine will be plentiful this year
Vaccines Is varicella vaccine less effective in kids with asthma
confusion between Wellbutrin SR and the new Wellbutrin XL
whether antidepressants are safe and effective for children and teens
Women's Health Seasonale, a new extended-cycle oral contraceptive
Women's Health "bioidentical" hormone therapy
Rheumatology You might see more cases of gout
Heart Failure angiotensin receptor blocker for heart failure
Pregnancy NSAIDs and miscarriage
Cardiology interest in Aceon and other ACE inhibitors for patients with coronary heart disease
Cardiology statins for peripheral arterial disease
Is it okay for patients with hypertension to take pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, etc)