Vaccines Articles
With an estimated 79 million Americans currently infected with HPV and an additional 14 million infections occurring each year, why are U.S. vaccination rates stagnantly low?
The measles resurgence is introducing a whole new generation of physicians to a once-eradicated
and potentially deadly disease.
Recent events have re-energized the ongoing debate about mandatory vaccines for children in the U.S. It remains to be seen which side of the controversy will prevail.
How do these infectious agents hitch a ride with passengers, and what role does screening play in containing the public health risk posed by international air travel?
While the anti-vaccine bandwagon is collapsing amid studies discrediting the link between vaccines and autism, public distrust remains. With some vaccine-preventable diseases reaching epidemic status, is it too late to turn the tide?
Compared with childhood vaccinations, adult vaccination rates are too low, resulting in thousands of deaths annually from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Exploring the growing need of and up-to-date research for a universal flu vaccine.
With the advent of new products with new manufacturing processes and added protection, the number of available influenza vaccine presentations has risen to 13. Which ones to choose for your patients can be simplified with a look at the pros and cons of the new compared with the traditional.
New breakthroughs are giving developing countries the best shot at disease-free living and longevity, but challenges of financing, delivery strategies, efficacy and safety remain.
Following today’s recommended childhood immunization schedule results in improved protection against at least 14 different diseases during the first years of life. As the series continues to evolve, parents and scientists alike are working to ensure the childhood series is safe, while looking for ways to make compliance even easier.
Annual vaccination against the flu can protect against cardiac-related events.
Despite evidence that vaccinating healthcare workers against influenza helps to protect patients, many still refuse — even during the worst flu season in nearly a decade.