Tag: Vaccines
Flu Vaccine Effective for 2022/2023 Season
Vaccine effectiveness 54 percent against medically attended outpatient acute respiratory infection associated with influenza A in patients younger than 65 years
Parents Weigh Complex Factors in COVID-19 Vaccination Decisions
Parents report a mix of factors, including scientific evidence and political and social pressures, influencing their decision
Single Dose of RSV Vaccine Prevents Acute Respiratory Infection in Seniors
High vaccine efficacy seen against RSV A and B subtypes, across age groups among those aged 60 years and older, and for those with coexisting conditions
Ad26.RSV.preF-RSV preF Protein Vaccine Immunogenic in Seniors
Vaccination results in lower RSV-mediated lower respiratory tract disease meeting one of three definitions
Moderna Will Offer Free COVID-19 Shots to Uninsured After PHE Ends
The U.S. public health emergency declaration is scheduled to end in May
Recommended 2023 Adult Immunization Schedule Published
Changes include new section relating to COVID-19 vaccines, addition of newly licensed vaccine for hepatitis B
U.S. to Test Vaccines in Poultry as Way to Curb Bird Flu Outbreak
Vaccines have been licensed in past outbreaks and poultry are already vaccinated for diseases like infectious bronchitis
Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination Highly Effective for Infants
Highly effective against delta, moderately effective against omicron infection and hospital admission in infants
Immunization Schedule for Children, Teens Updated for 2023
Changes to 2023 schedule include addition of new row for COVID-19, recommending vaccination for those aged 6 months to 18 years
Maternal Tdap Vaccination Protects Youngest Infants From Pertussis
Incidence of pertussis decreased among infants younger than 2 months after maternal Tdap vaccination implementation