CDC Recommends Universal Flu Vaccination
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a comprehensive update on seasonal flu vaccination, which includes the new universal recommendation for everyone except infants younger than 6 months old.
MMRV Vaccine Increases Fever and Seizure Risk
A recent study shows measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (MMRV) vaccination is associated with an increased risk of fever and seizure in young children, above that already associated with measles-containing vaccines.
New, Safer Smallpox Vaccine Stockpiled
The U.S. government has begun to stockpile a new version of the smallpox vaccine that is designed to close a gap that left millions vulnerable to a bioterror attack.
Vaccine to Improve Immune System in Newborns
University of Missouri researchers are working on a vaccine to improve infants’ immune systems, which are susceptible to diseases and infections such as jaundice and E. coli, right after birth.
Vaccination Education: 2009 H1N1 Lessons Learned
From identifying the strain to prioritizing high-risk recipients, a look at lessons learned from the development and distribution of the H1N1 vaccine.
Vaccine Update
Update on vaccines for swine flu, AIDS, HPV and malaria, universal flu vaccines, clinical studies and more.
Shot of the Future: Trends in Therapeutic Vaccines
Vaccines to treat pre-existing conditions have the potential to radically change medical treatment, and there’s renewed hope that therapeutic vaccines might soon be available to treat various diseases.
New Vaccine System Helps Protect Pregnant Women
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has launched a new system to provide information to pregnant women and their doctors about using medications and vaccines safely during pregnancy.
HIV Update: Therapeutic and Preventive Vaccines
The search for a preventive and therapeutic vaccine for HIV has long been studied. A look at past and current research shows just how far we’ve come.
Counteracting the Anti-Vaccine Movement: Promoting an Ounce of Prevention
Providers hoping to counteract the anti-vaccine movement can cultivate trust by setting aside time for vaccine discussions and using effective, empathetic communication to encourage vaccine compliance.