Tag: Vaccines
FDA Approves Bivalent COVID-19 Boosters for Children 6 Months and Older
Updated boosters protect against both the original strain of COVID-19 and highly contagious omicron variants
JYNNEOS Vaccination Provides Protection Against Mpox
Mpox incidence was 9.6 times as high among unvaccinated persons than among those who had received two vaccine doses
COVID-19 Vaccine Prevents Against Reinfection
Findings show protection for all variant periods
Pfizer Asks FDA to Approve Tweaked COVID-19 Booster as Third Shot for Under 5s
Though children aged 5 years and older and adults need only two doses to complete a primary series, younger children need three doses
Fewer Parents Talking to Child’s Regular Provider About Vaccines
Conversations less often about flu or COVID-19 vaccines versus school-required vaccines
Flu Shots Cut Some Cardiac Complications in Patients With Heart Failure
Less pneumonia, fewer cardiovascular events, deaths, hospitalizations seen during peak flu season
Outreach Messages Up Well-Child Visits, Vaccination Completion
Rates of scheduling and completion of well-child visits increased regardless of whether messages were standard or tailored
PRIORIX, M-M-R II Vaccines Interchangeable for MMR
Either PRIORIX or M-M-R II may be administered in any situation in which MMR vaccine is indicated
New Pfizer Booster Shot Shows Protection Against Emerging Omicron Variants
In early data, new Pfizer COVID-19 boosters marshal antibodies against newer omicron variants
ACR: Holding Methotrexate for Just a Week After Flu Vaccine Works for RA Patients
Authors say immune response similar for patients holding methotrexate for one week or two weeks
