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.
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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.
ACIP Updates Recommendations for US Adult Immunization Schedule
The ACIP and CDC have approved and released 2019 recommendations for the adult immunization schedule in the US.
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