Adult Immunization

Moore describes the ACIP's shared decision making approach to COVID-19 vaccination as a "passive recommendation" that will surely exclude at-risk US populations.

Public health expert Kelly Moore, MD, MPH, president and CEO of immunize.org, says the news is good for now, but the uninsured could be at future risk.

Public health officials across states and regions are "thinking on their feet" about how best to protect public health given the upheavel in federal vaccine policy, Moore said.

Adult vaccine-preventable diseases cost $26.5B annually in the US. See key gaps, barriers, and strategies primary care physicians can use to boost immunization.

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More than 90% of adults making nonurgent ED visits had missed at least 1 CDC-recommended vaccine but many were willing to catch up on all of them while there.

Z-1018, which combines a glycoprotein E (gE) antigen and proprietary adjuvant, was evaluated in adults aged 50 to 69 and the 100 µg dose will advance to part 2 of the trial.

New data show more than one-third of US adults are unaware of HPV or the HPV vaccine, with gaps greatest in the Midwest and South, where HPV-related cancers are most common.

Infectious disease expert Amesh Adalja, MD, discusses new vaccine policies, misinformation, and how PCPs can build confidence during National Immunization Awareness Month.

A recent poll reveals most US adults are hesitant about fall COVID-19 vaccinations, highlighting confusion over federal policies and declining trust in health agencies.

Danish adults aged 65 and older at high-risk for serious infection with SARS-CoV-2 showed no increased risk of 29 serious adverse events following vaccination.

Schaffner describes the mood among his colleagues in infectious disease right now as anxious, perplexed, distressed, and angry. They expect the disruptions and their feelings to continue.

Infectious disease physician Amesh Adalja, MD, explains how PCPs can reframe vaccines as health technology to boost confidence and counter hesitancy.

Amesh Adalja, MD, explains how physicians can rebut social media vaccine claims with concise, referenced facts and patient-centered communication.

Dr Adalja offers evidence-based strategies to address patient concerns about aluminum and thimerosal in vaccines.

The prefilled syringe presentation streamlines administration of the vaccine, eliminating the need to combine the lyophylized antigen and separate adjuvant.

GSK's RSV vaccine Arexvy would join shots from Pfizer and Moderna for the younger adult population, broadening choice for those with risk factors for severe disease.

The adult vaccine market is poised for explosive growth, with more than 100 product launches expected over the next 10 years. Are US clinicians ready?

CD388, an investigational nonvaccine antiviral, demonstrated efficacy up to 76% against influenza in a cohort of more than 5000 healthy, unvaccinated adults.

The vaccine showed superior relative vaccine efficacy that was 26.6% higher than a licensed standard-dose influenza vaccine, Moderna reported.

FDA panel endorses continued use of monovalent JN.1 strain for COVID-19 vaccines, aligning with global health recommendations amid evolving variants.

Moderna voluntarily withdrew the BLA after consultation with the FDA and will resubmit once it has additional phase 3 efficacy data for its investigational flu shot.

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Nuvaxovid (NVX-CoV2373) is indicated for those aged ≥65 years and aged 12 to 64 years with at least one condition that puts them at high risk for severe infection.

Cases of whooping cough in the US more than doubled in 2024, and 2 infants have died from the infection. Here is background on the infection and vaccine.

Misinformation about measles and the MMR vaccine has reached the majority of US adults and parents; most believe the vaccine is safe but many are still unconvinced.

Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine was linked to fewer and less severe side effects vs mRNA in a University of Utah study of health care workers.

Respiratory syncytial virus was deadly and untreatable across the lifespan until 2023 when the first vaccines were approved in the US. Follow the timeline, here.

As the US measles outbreak tops 600 cases, Texas reported a second child's death in a young girl who was unvaccinated and had no underlying health conditions.