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.
High-Dose Flu Vaccine Cuts Myocarditis, Pericarditis Risk in Older Adults: Daily Dose
Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.
Primary Viewpoints: Immunizations with Dr Steven P. Furr
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Steven P. Furr, former president of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Most Parents Trust Standard Childhood Vaccines, but Many Question Flu and COVID-19 Shots: KFF-Washington Post Survey
Most parents support childhood vaccines such as MMR and polio, but skepticism about seasonal and newer shots persists, along with distrust of federal agencies.
Respiratory Tripledemic 2022-23: An Expert Recap
William Schaffner, MD, medical director of the NFID, provides an expert recap of the 2022-2023 respiratory virus season for primary care clinicians.
High-Dose Influenza Vaccine Reduces Risk of Myocarditis and Pericarditis in Older Adults
A secondary analysis of the DANFLU-2 trial found adults ≥65 receiving a high-dose flu vaccine had a 46% lower risk of myocarditis or pericarditis compared with standard-dose vaccination.
Data Show Many US Adults Lack Awareness About HPV, Vaccine: Daily Dose