Immunization

 
US Meningococcal Vaccination Coverage Has Increased, but Disparities Persist, According to Data Presented at IDWeek 2023
October 11, 2023

Findings underscore the persistence of disparities in meningococcal vaccination coverage in the US, particularly for vaccination against serogroup B.

COVID-19 Monovalent Vaccines: An ACIP Recommendations Quiz
October 05, 2023

A 2-question quiz on the ACIP's recommendations on the new COVID-19 monovalent vaccines that provide protection from currently circulating strains.

Updated Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Authorized by FDA to Protect Against Current Variants
October 04, 2023

The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is refreshed with 2023-2024 formula targeting the XBB.1.5 strain.

ACIP Recommends Maternal RSV Vaccine to Protect Newborns
September 25, 2023

Members of the ACIP voted on Friday to recommend Pfizer’s maternal bivalent RSVpreF vaccine to protect newborns from severe RSV illness.

Daily Dose: COVID-19 Vaccination Decreases Symptoms of Long COVID
September 13, 2023

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COVID-19 Vaccination May Decrease Symptoms of Long COVID, Report Mayo Clinic Researchers
August 31, 2023

Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 may decrease the symptoms of post-COVID conditions, such as abdominal pain and weakness, according to new study.

New-Onset Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases May be Triggered by SARS-CoV-2 Infection or COVID-19 Vaccines, According to Recent Data
August 25, 2023

Findings from a recent study show a broad spectrum of possible clinical manifestations of IRD following SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID-19 vaccination.

Daily Dose: How COVID-19 Vaccination Can Reduce Severity, Mortality after SARS-CoV-2 Infection
August 15, 2023

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Daily Dose: Electronic “Nudges” to Increase Flu Vaccination Uptake
March 13, 2023

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Electronic “Nudges” Linking Flu Vaccination to Potential CV Benefits Boosted Uptake in Older Adults in Denmark
March 09, 2023

ACC 2023. Electronic nudges highlighting the potential cardiovascular benefits of flu vaccination led to a modest uptake in vaccination rates among older adults in Denmark, according to results of the NUDGE-FLU trial.