Tag: Vaccines
Proximity to Outbreak May Affect Attitudes in Vaccine Doubters
Vaccine skeptics close to measles outbreak likely to have more positive attitudes toward vaccination
Decreased Humoral Immunity to Mumps Seen in Young Adults
10 percent of college-aged students vaccinated in childhood had no detectable memory B cells to mumps
California Bill Targets Doctors Who Sell Fake Vaccine Medical Exemptions
Bill gives state the power to investigate doctors who grant more than five medical exemptions in a year
Pediatric Flu Vaccine Guidelines Updated for 2019-20 Season
Any form of licensed, age-appropriate vaccine is acceptable, with no preferred formulation or product
WHO: ‘Dramatic Resurgence’ of Measles Occurring in Europe
Four European countries have lost their status as having eliminated measles
Vaccine-Related Searches on Pinterest Will Show Only Public Health Organizations
Last year, Pinterest stopped showing vaccine-related search results to halt spread of misinformation
Guidelines Updated for Vaccination in Multiple Sclerosis
MS patients advised to follow all local vaccine standards except in case of specific contraindications
ACIP Recommendations Updated for 2019-20 U.S. Flu Season
Age indication for Afluria Quadrivalent expanded to now include children as young as 6 months
Most HPV-Linked Cancers Due to Types Targeted by 9vHPV Vaccine
In 2012 to 2016, 92 percent of cancers attributable to HPV due to HPV types targeted by 9vHPV vaccine
Coverage With HPV Vaccine Continuing to Increase in Boys
Teens whose parents received a provider recommendation had higher coverage with HPV vaccine