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.
Adolescents Prefer Combination Meningococcal Vaccine to Separate MenACWY and MenB Administration a New Study Finds
IDWeek 2023: Adolescents expressed a preference for a combination vaccine covering serogroups A, B, C, W, Y of invasive meningococcal disease, reported researchers.
US Meningococcal Vaccination Coverage Has Increased, but Disparities Persist, According to Data Presented at IDWeek 2023
Findings underscore the persistence of disparities in meningococcal vaccination coverage in the US, particularly for vaccination against serogroup B.
COVID-19 Monovalent Vaccines: An ACIP Recommendations Quiz
A 2-question quiz on the ACIP's recommendations on the new COVID-19 monovalent vaccines that provide protection from currently circulating strains.
Updated Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Authorized by FDA to Protect Against Current Variants
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is refreshed with 2023-2024 formula targeting the XBB.1.5 strain.
ACIP Recommends Maternal RSV Vaccine to Protect Newborns
Members of the ACIP voted on Friday to recommend Pfizer’s maternal bivalent RSVpreF vaccine to protect newborns from severe RSV illness.
Daily Dose: COVID-19 Vaccination Decreases Symptoms of Long COVID
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COVID-19 Vaccination May Decrease Symptoms of Long COVID, Report Mayo Clinic Researchers
Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 may decrease the symptoms of post-COVID conditions, such as abdominal pain and weakness, according to new study.
New-Onset Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases May be Triggered by SARS-CoV-2 Infection or COVID-19 Vaccines, According to Recent Data
Findings from a recent study show a broad spectrum of possible clinical manifestations of IRD following SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID-19 vaccination.
Daily Dose: How COVID-19 Vaccination Can Reduce Severity, Mortality after SARS-CoV-2 Infection
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Daily Dose: Electronic “Nudges” to Increase Flu Vaccination Uptake
Electronic “Nudges” Linking Flu Vaccination to Potential CV Benefits Boosted Uptake in Older Adults in Denmark
ACC 2023. Electronic nudges highlighting the potential cardiovascular benefits of flu vaccination led to a modest uptake in vaccination rates among older adults in Denmark, according to results of the NUDGE-FLU trial.
Immunization Levels Disheartening This Flu Season, Says William Schaffner, MD
Vaccine uptake this respiratory virus season is lagging compared to previous years, says Schaffner, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.
Respiratory Tripledemic 2022-23: Expert Update, Top Challenges
Distinguishing between influenza, COVID-19, and RSV and persuading vaccine-weary patients to get vaccinated are some of the challenges this season, says William Schaffner, MD.
CDC Releases First Estimates of Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 Booster Effectiveness against XBB/XBB.1.5
Preliminary estimates showed relative bivalent booster dose vaccine effectiveness against XBB/XBB.1.5 for at least the first 3 months after vaccination.
ACIP 2023 Vaccination Schedule Update, At-a-Glance
Among the CDC vaccine advisory group's recommendations are adding COVID-19 vaccines to the Vaccine for Children program and allowing PCV20 shots for those who previously received PCV13.
Daily Dose: Bivalent Boosters Protect Against Severe COVID-19 Disease
Daily Dose: Parent-Pediatrician Vaccine Discussions Lagging?
Parent-Pediatrician Vaccine Discussions are Lagging, National Poll Finds
One in 7 parents have not discussed vaccines with their child's primary clinician during the 2-year pandemic period, according to a CS Mott Children's Hospital poll.
Investigational Fentanyl Vaccine Could Block the Opioid from the Brain
A vaccine against fentanyl could stop the intense euphoria the drug creates and also block dangerous physiologic responses like respiratory depression, a new study suggests.
Pediatric RSV Vaccines: Why Are We Still Waiting?
I have admitted infants to the hospital every winter for 40 years, yet I still don't have good answers for anxious parents watching their child struggling to breathe.
Maternal RSV Vaccine Prevents Infection in Infants, Pfizer Announces
Topline phase 3 trial data showed 81.8% efficacy for the maternal vaccine against severe RSV-related illness in infants from birth through first 90 days of life.
Adult RSV Vaxx Gets EMA Nod: Can USA be Far Behind?
The GSK RSV vaccine candidate has received favorable international regulatory attention which may be an auspicious sign for the US.
Daily Dose: Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Provides 10 Years of Protection
Daily Dose: High-dose Flu Vaccine Consistently More Effective vs Standard-dose
Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Protection Durable at 10 Years, New Study Finds
Efficacy of the RZV vaccine against herpes zoster infection remained >80% in a long-term follow-up study representing 10 years since initial immunization.
COVID-19 Vaccine Status Update: Adults, Bivalent Boosters, Kids, & Teens
The overall US COVID-19 vaccination picture has both bright spots and dark areas. Get a quick look at details from the most recent KFF Vaccine Monitor survey.
High-dose Influenza Vaccine Consistently More Effective vs Standard-dose in Older Adults: Meta-analysis
The high-dose influenza vaccines provided greater relative vaccine effectiveness/efficacy vs standard dose in a cohort of more than 45 million.
Primary Care is the Likely "Home" for Long COVID Care: A Conversation with AAFP Board Chair Sterling Ransone, Jr, MD
AAFP Board Chair Ransone points to recent data that show two-thirds of long COVID patients are already treated in primary care settings.
We Can't Predict a COVID-19 Surge, But We Can Prepare Patients for It: AAFP Board Chair Dr Sterling Ransone, Jr
It is clear that COVID-19 comes in waves, but it's too soon in the life of the virus to predict patterns, Ransone says. Strategy? Get shots in arms.
Will This be the Year of the Twindemic? AAFP Board Chair Ransone Thinks Out Loud with Patient Care
About half of American adults plan not to get a flu shot this year; everyone is tired of COVID talk and prevention; but flu is brewing in the southern hemisphere, Ransone says.