September 3rd 2024
The updated COVID-19 vaccine targets the currently circulating Omicron variant JN.1 strain of SARS-CoV-2.
August 23rd 2024
Topics include declining vaccine coverage among kindergarten-aged children and key changes in recommendations for adult vaccination.
August 22nd 2024
The updated COVID-19 vaccines will include a monovalent component corresponding to KP.2, a strain of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2.
July 9th 2024
A new study shows that higher vaccination rates were associated with a decrease in the prevalence of parent-reported asthma symptoms in children.
June 28th 2024
Individuals 6 months and older should receive updated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines for the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season, the agency recommended.
The Measles Vaccine: If a Patient Asks, How Would You Answer?
The measles outbreak shows no signs of slowing. Are you prepared to answer vaccination questions from patients and parents? This 5-question quiz may help.
Religion and Vaccines: A 5-question Quiz
What position do the world's organized religions take on vaccines and vaccination? Find out who's "Yay" and who's "Nay."
Another “Bad” Flu Season: Do You Know Why?
Was it the flu vaccine? The virus itself? An unforeseen combination of both? You'll find out with these 5 questions.
Rx Shorts: Zoster Vaccination Pearls
Rx Shorts: With 2 shingles vaccines available, questions continue to multiply. Take away 4 small pearls to help answer patient questions and maybe yours.
Shingrix and Zostavax: A Compare and Contrast Quiz
Take our 5-question quiz to see what you know about these 2 vaccines, the similarities and differences, and how to accommodate both, for now.
Quiz: An Immunization Mixed Bag
Flu, shingles, HPV-test a bit of your knowledge on a range of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Quiz: Shingles Vaccination Past, Present, Future
A new shingles vaccine could make Zostavax an immunization of the past. Take our short quiz on herpes zoster and shingles prevention.