Shingles: Raising Awareness and Promoting Vaccination
Despite the availability of a highly effective shingles vaccine and almost universal risk among those born before 1980, Americans are not getting vaccinated.
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Tympanostomy Tubes vs Medical Management for Recurrent Acute Otitis Media
As official recommendations about placing tympanostomy tubes conflict, researchers aimed to determine which children would benefit from tympanostomy tube placement instead of medical management for recurrent otitis media infections.
Strategies for Minimizing Vaccination Pain in Children
Insufficient pain management during childhood immunizations may lead to increased fear of needles and later health care avoidance.
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: Public and Expert Viewpoints
With many Americans awaiting to be vaccinated, while others indicating they are unlikely to get the jab, we spoke with 2 experts for their perspectives regarding this controversial topic.
FDA: Multiple Violations Found at Baltimore Plant Making COVID-19 Vaccines
Violations included not properly disinfecting equipment, not following procedures meant to prevent contamination, improperly trained employees.
CDC: Fully Vaccinated Americans Can Now Travel Safely
Social distancing, mask-wearing, and hand-washing precautions should still be taken.
Biden Administration Working on ‘Vaccine Passport’ Initiative
The “Vaccine Passport” initiative is part of President Biden’s pledge that the United States will begin to return to normal this summer.
Plant-Based Vaccine Manufacturing for Influenza, Implications for Future Vaccines
An emerging body of research highlights plant-based vaccine manufacturing as a potential solution to risks posed by traditional egg-based manufacturing.
Guidance Issued for COVID-19 Vaccination of Cancer Patients
Patients with cancer should be prioritized for vaccination; caregivers and household/close contacts should undergo vaccination when possible
Herd Immunity 101: Explaining Vaccination Effectiveness to Patients
Detailing the importance of immunization and clarifying the concept of herd immunity to patients is a worthwhile conversation at any time but especially relevant in the COVID-19 era, rife with an abundance of information and misinformation. A good way to approach the subject is to change the terminology. “Herd immunity originally applied to farm animals,”…
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