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Please note: This report has been corrected. An erratum will be published. Elisabeth Krow-Lucal, PhD 1 ; Mona Marin, MD 1 ; Leah Shepersky, MPH 1 ; Lynn Bahta, MPH 2 ; Jamie Loehr, MD 3 ; Kathleen Dooling, MD 1 (View author affiliations) View suggested citation Summary What is already known about this topic? Since 1978, M-M-R II has been the only measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) combination vaccine used in the United States. In June 2022, the Food and Drug Administration licensed an additional MMR vaccine, PRIORIX. What is added by this report? The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends PRIORIX as an additional option to prevent MMR according to existing vaccine recommendations and off-label uses. What are the implications for public health practice? Both vaccines are interchangeable for all indications for which MMR vaccination is recommended. Availability from multiple manufacturers safeguards U.S. vaccine supply. Altmetri...

Itching isn't pleasant, but most of the time it's a temporary annoyance you can ease with a gentle scratch. However, it's sometimes a sign of an underlying disease or allergic reaction. When that happens, it's important to see a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment. This article will cover a variety of conditions that cause itching, also known as pruritus . Oscar Wong / Getty Images Conditions That Cause Itchy Rashes Following are some conditions that cause itchy rashes and key features that set them apart. Fungal Infections Ringworm, which has nothing to do with worms, is a common fungal skin infection. Ringworm has a distinctive ring-shaped rash. It may be red, raised, or scaly, and can develop on the skin, hair, or nails. Athlete's foot and jock itch are fungal infections that can cause itching and burning sensations. Vaginal candidiasis is a common fungal infection caused by yeast, a...

You might think of yeast infections as a thing that only happens "down there," but that's not the case. Yeast loves moist, warm places, making several areas of your body perfect breeding grounds for the not-so-friendly fungus. Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy How do you get a yeast infection? Everyone has small amounts of a yeast, or candida , on their skin and inside their digestive tracts. Healthy bacteria usually keep yeast from growing out of control. Yeast infections occur when these bacteria can't do their job. "If you're sick and need antibiotics, the drugs can kill healthy bacteria, allowing yeast to thrive," says family physician Matthew Goldman, MD. It doesn't take much for these fungi to take over. ...

Outbreak at a glance   On 12 November 2022, Indonesia's Ministry of Health notified WHO of a confirmed case of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) with acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) from Pidie district in Aceh province. Field investigations were immediately launched by local and national public health authorities, with support from partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. On 28 November, the Ministry of Health launched an immunization campaign for children under the age of 13 years in the affected areas.  Description of the outbreak On 12 November 2022, Indonesia's Ministry of Health notified WHO of a confirmed case of VDPV2. The case was a   7-year-old boy from Pidie district in Aceh province, who developed AFP on 9 October 2022. The case had not received oral polio vaccine (OPV) or inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) and had no travel history or contact with those who had traveled. On 25 November 2022, three mor...

Itching isn't pleasant, but most of the time it's a temporary annoyance you can ease with a gentle scratch. However, it's sometimes a sign of an underlying disease or allergic reaction. When that happens, it's important to see a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment. This article will cover a variety of conditions that cause itching, also known as pruritus . Oscar Wong / Getty Images Conditions That Cause Itchy Rashes Following are some conditions that cause itchy rashes and key features that set them apart. Fungal Infections Ringworm, which has nothing to do with worms, is a common fungal skin infection. Ringworm has a distinctive ring-shaped rash. It may be red, raised, or scaly, and can develop on the skin, hair, or nails. Athlete's foot and jock itch are fungal infections that can cause itching and burning sensations. Vaginal candidiasis is a common fungal infection caused by yeast, a...