Tag: Vaccines
Guidelines Issued for Vaccination as Part of Cardiovascular Care
Recommendations encourage flu, pneumococcal, COVID-19, RSV, and zoster vaccinations in individuals with cardiovascular disease
New Vaccine Panel Recommends Doctor Consults Before COVID Shots
Guidance may limit pharmacy access, where most Americans got last year’s vaccine
CDC Advisers Limit MMRV Combo Vaccine, Delay Hepatitis B Vote
The panel’s vote sparked criticism from many pediatricians and health leaders
West Coast States Issue Their Own COVID, Flu, RSV Vaccine Rules
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington recommend COVID shots for young children, older adults and pregnant women
Influenza-Linked Hospitalization Rate High in 2024 to 2025 Flu Season
Cumulative influenza-associated hospitalization rate surpassed end-of-season rates during period starting with 2010 to 2011 season
Ebola Vaccinations Begin in Congo After Deadly Outbreak
At least 68 suspected cases and 16 deaths have been reported since the outbreak was declared earlier this month
RSV Vaccine Prevents RSV-Linked Hospitalization Among Older Adults Over Two Seasons
Estimated vaccine effectiveness was significantly lower for immunocompromised adults and those with CVD
Hepatitis B Virus Immunity Linked to Reduced Risk for Diabetes
Higher HBsAb levels associated with greater reductions in the risk for diabetes; reduced risk also linked to age
Florida Plans to End All Vaccine Mandates
If approved, the policy would represent a big shift from decades of public health guidance
