Importance Global use of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to prevent cervical cancer
is impeded by cost. A 2-dose schedule for girls may be possible. Objective To determine …

BACKGROUND. Antibiotic exposure in early childhood is a possible contributor to the increasing
asthma prevalence in industrialized countries. Although a number of published studies …

Objectives To determine the association between antibiotic exposure in the first year of life
and the development of childhood asthma. Design Metaanalysis of observational studies …

Background Information on factors that influence parental decisions for actual human
papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine receipt in publicly funded, school-based HPV vaccine programs for …

Introduction Tuberculosis remains a major public health problem worldwide. In recent years,
increasing efforts have been dedicated to assessing the health-related quality of life …

Background Childhood asthma incidence is decreasing in some parts of Europe and North
America. Antibiotic use in infancy has been associated with increased asthma risk. In the …

Background Although the overall rate of antibiotic prescribing has been declining in British
Columbia, Canada, the authors conducted a study to explain the increased rate of prescribing …

Background: Concerns have been raised that parents may be reluctant to have their daughters
receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, because of a belief that doing so might …

Background The burden of herpes zoster (HZ) is significant worldwide, with millions affected
and the incidence rising. Current literature has identified some risk factors for this disease; …

Background With effective treatment strategies, the focus of tuberculosis (TB) management
has shifted from the prevention of mortality to the avoidance of morbidity. As such, there …