Tag: Vaccines
Measles Vaccination Has Averted 57 Million Deaths Since 2000
Coverage with first dose of measles-containing vaccine decreased to 81 percent in 2021 during pandemic
For Teens, Protection Against SARS-CoV-2 Highest for Hybrid Immunity
Protection highest for students with immunity from previous infection and three doses of vaccination
Coadministration of COVID-19, Influenza Vaccines Seems Effective
Generally similar effectiveness against COVID-19 and seasonal influenza-related outcomes seen with coadministration
At-Home, Inhaled Flu Vaccine Could Be on Horizon
Research has shown that people older than 18 can use the nasal spray vaccine when given instructions without any additional guidance
Just 7 Percent of U.S. Adults Have Gotten Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
The new shot targets a highly contagious variant that is in wide circulation nationwide
Vaccination Coverage Increased in 2022, but Still Below 2019 Levels
Worldwide, 14.3 million children were not vaccinated with DTPcv1 in 2022, a decrease from 2021 and increase from 2019
CDC Advisers Say High-Risk Men Should Still Get Mpox Vaccine
Current daily average of new cases is one to four per day; two deaths were reported in September
Improved Meningitis Vaccine May Be On the Way
Advisers are urging the CDC to authorize a vaccine that protects against five types of meningococcal disease
Increase in Hepatitis A Vaccination Needed to Prevent Deaths
Nearly two-thirds with hepatitis A-related deaths had at least one documented indication for vaccination; only 4 percent vaccinated
Shortage of RSV Vaccines for Infants Prompts CDC Alert
Agency says Beyfortus should be reserved for infants with underlying health conditions and those who are younger than 6 months old
