Tag: Vaccines
HPV Vaccine Effective, Offers Herd Protection After 17 Years
Positivity decreased for 2vHPV, 4vHPV, and 9vHPV for vaccinated and unvaccinated participants from 2006 to 2023
CDC Leaves COVID Vaccination Up to Patients
Medical organizations still recommend vaccinations for pregnant women, children and those at high risk
Interim CDC Chief Calls for Separate MMR Shots
Health officials warn that separating the shots could delay vaccinations
Flu Vaccine Uptake Consistently Highest for Asian Patients, Lowest for Black Patients
Findings seen across flu seasons and age groups
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
