Vaccines
Pharmacists Are Well-Placed to Improve Adult Vaccination Rates
June 20, 2018Pharmacies can offer greater convenience, including expanded hours of operation, more flexible scheduling, and multiple locations.
More Hospitals Mandating Influenza Vaccines for Healthcare Workers, Survey Says
June 18, 2018Results still indicate a trajectory toward stricter infection prevention at hospitals in general, and highlight a possible need for increased vaccine mandates.
Platform Manufacturing May Speed Pandemic Vaccine Development
June 14, 2018With the advent of platform manufacturing technology, vaccines can be developed quickly to stop the spread of outbreaks.
CDC: Get Vaccinated for Measles Before Traveling
June 07, 2018The CDC recommends 2 doses of the MMR vaccine, which provides 97% protection against measles, prior to international travel.
Dismiss or Don't? Ethical Considerations of Dismissing Vaccine-Refusing Families
May 16, 2018Dismissing the children of vaccine-refusing families does not address the fundamental issue of vaccine refusal.
The 'Attitude Roots' Underlying Antivaccination Beliefs
May 07, 2018Although efforts to debunk antivaccination beliefs often rely on fact-based strategies, emerging evidence suggests it may be more effective to target the psychological roots of these beliefs.
Flu Vaccines Have High Impact, Even With Relatively Low Efficacy
May 01, 2018Optimal distribution of the influenza vaccine across age groups can increase the impact of even low-efficacy vaccines.
Parental Consent as a Barrier to HPV Vaccination: Should Adolescents Call the Shots?
March 20, 2018Healthcare providers contend that allowing adolescents to consent to HPV vaccination without parental approval is ethically justifiable.
No Adverse Results With Early Vaccine Exposure
March 07, 2018Cumulative vaccine antigen exposure was not found to be detrimental in young children.
Religious Exemption vs Public Health: Taking Vaccination Exemptions Too Far
February 27, 2018Lawyers make things complicated — including policies requiring mandatory influenza vaccinations for healthcare workers.
ACIP Releases 2018 Child, Adolescent Immunization Schedule
February 08, 2018Several updates have been made to the 2017 immunization schedule, including revised recommendations for poliovirus, influenza, and MMR vaccines.
Immunization Update: 2018 Recommended Schedule for Adults Released by ACIP
February 08, 2018Major changes to the adult immunization schedule include new recommendations for the recombinant zoster vaccine and additional doses of the MMR vaccine in a mumps outbreak setting.
Fast Track Designation Awarded to Investigational Zika Vaccine Candidate
January 31, 2018The ZIK-101 trial has enrolled 240 adults to test the safety and immunogenicity of TAK-426.
Patient Reminder and Recall Systems Improve Immunization Rate
January 22, 2018Use of postcards, text messages, and auto-dialer reminders correlated with improved receipt of immunizations.
New Adjuvanted Herpes Zoster Subunit Vaccine Cost-Effective Option
January 09, 2018The vaccine is cost-effective compared with the currently recommended live attenuated herpes zoster vaccine.
Promoting the Value of Adult Vaccinations Through Public Health Campaigns
December 28, 2017The National Vaccine Advisory Committee has highlighted 5 core concepts and strategies that can increase integration of social psychological components with health communication principles to improve the perceived benefits of adult vaccination.
Vaccine Exemption Rates Reduced With Mandated Parental Counseling
December 19, 2017Vaccine exemption rates decreased and vaccine coverage increased for vaccines required for school entrance.
Influenza Vaccine Predicted to Be Effective Against US H3N2 Viruses
December 18, 2017Current vaccines are likely to be effective against H3N2 flu viruses in the 2017/2018 flu season.
Bivalent Meningococcal B Vaccine Safe and Immunogenic in Adolescents
December 15, 2017The vaccine elicits bactericidal responses against diverse meningococcal B strains after 2 and 3 doses in adolescents and young adults.
Essentia Health Fires 50 Employees for Refusing Influenza Vaccination
December 01, 2017The Minnesota-based hospital chain fired nearly 50 employees for refusal to receive the influenza vaccine.
Recommended Vaccine Coverage High for Infants Aged 19 to 35 Months
November 10, 2017Vaccination coverage has remained above 90% for many vaccinations among young children, and progress is being made toward immunization information systems program goals.
Vaccine Information Via App During Pregnancy Increases Parental Vaccine Acceptance
November 08, 2017Providing women with web-based vaccine information with social media applications during pregnancy is associated with a greater proportion of infants up-to-date on their vaccines.
Children of Foreign-Born Parents Less Likely to Be Up-to-Date on Vaccinations
November 01, 2017Children with at least 1 foreign-born parent were less likely to be up-to-date on immunizations than children with 2 US-born parents.
Strategies to Increase Adult Immunization Rates Addressed
October 26, 2017The AMA STEPS Forward module helps healthcare professionals save time by creating a team-based approach for an adult immunization program.
Analysis of Reasons Behind Continued Measles Outbreaks in US
October 05, 2017While measles incidence is extremely low in the US, most cases that do occur happen in unvaccinated patients.
HCPs in Long-Term Care Settings Consistently With Lower Influenza Vaccination Coverage
September 29, 2017More than 78% of health care personnel and 54% of pregnant women received influenza vaccine during the 2016-17 influenza season.
Effects of Eliminating Personal Belief Exemptions From Immunization Requirements in California
September 15, 2017There was an increase in the number of children with medical exemptions from immunization in California after elimination of personal belief exemptions.
Why Did Nearly 1 in 10 Infants Not Receive Vaccinations in 2016?
September 12, 2017The World Health Organization and UNICEF have reported that 12.9 million infants worldwide did not receive any vaccinations in 2016.
More Teens Starting HPV Vaccine, Says CDC
August 31, 2017While more teenagers are now starting the HPV vaccination dose cycle, many still aren't completing the full series.
Newborns Should Receive First Dose of Hep B Vaccine Within 24 Hours of Birth, Says AAP
August 31, 2017About 1000 new cases of perinatal hepatitis B infection are identified annually in the United States, says AAP.
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