Viruses and Health

Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare genetic condition that runs in families and is passed from both parents to their child. Those with XP must keep away from ultraviolet light (UV) like that from the sun. Starting when they are very young, if they get even a little sun for a short amount of time, their skin burns and blisters. Those with this condition are particularly prone to skin cancer, as well as often to developing eye and neurological problems. This article will discuss the causes of xeroderma pigmentosum, the role of genetics, and lifestyle risk factors. Anusorn Nakdee / iStock / Getty Images Common Causes Xeroderma pigmentosum is a hereditary condition for which both parents contribute a copy of the flawed gene to their child. It is what's known as an autosomal recessive disorder. The good news is that this is a very rare genetic mutation with unlikely odds of occurring. But, however slight the likelihood, children do inherit this...

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The goal of the program is to ensure that all New Mexicans are properly immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases. We encourage you to use this website and the resources provided for all your vaccination information needs. Got Shots? "Got Shots?" provides opportunities for children to stay up-to-date on their immunizations. During "Got Shots?" participating providers open their doors for any child who presents for immunizations, regardless of whether they are a patient or whether they have insurance. Please join the New Mexico Department of Health, the New Mexico Primary Care Association and the New Mexico Immunization Coalition, along with our managed care partners, Presbyterian, Western Sky Community Care and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico in making sure that all New Mexico children are immunized on time! Many sites provide Medicaid Eligibility services during the event. The New Mexico Primary Care Association can help arrange for ons...

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A study published in JAMA Network Open identified the effects of mitigation strategies, duration of maternal-derived immunity, and importation of external factors on RSV epidemic severity. Using the decreased RSV cases during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic as a referent, the investigators estimated the number of RSV hospitalizations in each month of the 2021-2025 RSV seasons. RSV outbreaks in the US have spatiotemporal patterns, or "seasons," of predictable time and duration. The investigators emphasized the need to model the intensity, timing, and affected ages of RSV epidemics to prepare medical infrastructure for the upcoming years. The investigators used simulation models to explore factors associated with RSV epidemics. They collected RSV hospitalization data from New York (2005-2014) and California (2003-2011) using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's State Inpatient Databases of the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project. The data included age of patient...