New Facebook, Instagram Pop-Ups Counter Vaccine Misinformation
Social media sites aim to counter the spread of antivaccination misinformation.
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AAN Issues Guideline Update for Immunization in Patients With MS
AAN has issued a practice guideline update for vaccine-preventable infections and immunizations for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). A subcommittee of the AAN — tasked with developing, disseminating and implementing these guidelines — found improvements and additions to the recommendations previously issued in 2002.
California Bill Targets Physicians Who Sell Fake Vaccine Medical Exemptions
The bill gives state legislature the power to investigate doctors who grant more than 5 medical exemptions in a calendar year.
WHO: ‘Dramatic Resurgence’ of Measles Occurring in Europe
Four European countries have lost their status as having eliminated measles.
Most HPV-Linked Cancers Due to Types Targeted by 9vHPV Vaccine
In 2012 to 2016, an estimated 92% of cancers attributable to HPV were due to HPV types targeted by the 9vHPV vaccine.
The CDC Estimates 2018-2019 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness
Influenza vaccine efficacy, between November 23, 2018 and February 2, 2019, was 47% overall and 61% for young children.
2017-2018 Influenza Vaccine Prevents Substantial Burden
The current available influenza vaccine may have prevented substantial cases of influenza-associated adverse outcomes.
New Dosing Option for Fluzone Quadrivalent in Children as Young as 6 Months
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the expanded use of Fluzone Quadrivalent(influenza vaccine; Sanofi Pasteur) 0.5mL to include pediatric patients aged 6 through 35 months. Both the 0.25mL and 0.5mL will be available for the upcoming 2019/20 flu season for this age range. The approval was based on findings from a Phase 4…
Educational Intervention Improves HPV Vaccination
Educational interventions delivered in a clinical setting may improve vaccination behaviors.
AAP Releases 2019 Childhood Immunization Schedules
The 2019 recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedules have been issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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