Connecting with People Who Have Suffered from Diseases Can Change Attitudes Toward Vaccines
A BYU study found introducing vaccine-hesitant people to people affected by vaccine-preventable diseases can decrease vaccine hesitancy.
Genetics Linked to Immunity to Childhood Vaccines
Researchers at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom have linked several genetic variations with the level of protective antibodies generated following routine childhood immunizations.
FDA Approves Pediatric Hexavalent Combination Vaccine
Sanofi and Merck’s Vaxelis has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Flu Pamphlet Impacts Parents’ Decision to Vaccinate Kids
A new study by researchers at Columbia University has found handing a pamphlet about influenza (flu) to parents in pediatricians’ waiting rooms can have a significant impact on increasing the uptake of the flu vaccine.
Following the Disease: Trends and Outbreaks Drive Subtle Changes to Vaccine Recommendations for Adolescents and Young Adults
Recent disease trends among adolescents and young adults have fueled vaccine schedule updates. Many have been outbreak-driven; others reflect vaccine improvements and innovations. All are critical to improve the health.
Accelerated Dosing Regimen Approved for Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine
Valneva USA has received FDA approval of an accelerated dosing regimen for IXIARO (Japanese encephalitis vaccine, inactivated, adsorbed).
Flu Shot Does Not Cause Pregnant Women to Miscarry
A new study conducted by investigators at the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Population Health at the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute in Wisconsin has found the flu vaccine does not cause miscarriages in pregnant women.
Update on Conventional vs. DNA Vaccines
DNA vaccine technology has shown early promise in helping to fight some cancers, but no human DNA vaccines are yet approved for use.
WHO Issues New Flu Vaccine Composition Recommendations for 2019-2020 Season
The WHO advisory board issued its new recommendations on the composition of the influenza vaccines for use in the 2019-20 flu season in the Northern Hemisphere.
Vaccinations for Seniors: Addressing Compliance
Vaccine adherence rates for seniors are low, increasing health risks for this older population and beyond.