Tag: Vaccines
Review: Killed Whole-Cell Oral Cholera Vaccine Efficacious
Efficacy estimates similar during the two years after vaccination; efficacy reduced in third, fourth year
Rotavirus Vaccine Cuts U.S. Peds Gastroenteritis Hospitalizations
Reduction in acute-gastroenteritis-related hospitalization rates among children <5 years
Live Attenuated Flu Vaccine Not Effective for Children in 2015-16
Overall, influenza vaccine was 48 percent effective against any influenza illness for 2015 to 2016 season
Epidemiology of Acute Otitis Media Changed From 2006-2016
Change in proportion of S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis causing AOM
Moms’ Prior Flu Vaccine Doesn’t Weaken Newborns’ Benefit
Initial antibody response may weaken with more vaccines, but benefits at delivery not affected
High-Dose Flu Vaccine Cuts Admissions From Nursing Homes
Rates of hospital admission lower compared with standard-dose vaccine in residents aged 65+
Health, Economic Costs High for Measles Vaccine Hesitancy
A 5 percent drop in coverage could trigger a tripling of measles cases in young children
Single-Dose PCV13 Immunogenic, Safe in Pediatric Oncology
After vaccination, ≥70 percent had protective antibody titers for S. pneumoniae serotypes
Parents May Be Unclear on Teens’ Vaccination Needs
More than one in three don't know when their teen's next vaccination is due, survey finds
New Vaccines Show Promise in Protecting Fetus From Zika
Experimental study shows the vaccines protected unborn baby mice from the virus
