ACIP Issues Updated Recommendations for Meningococcal Vaccination in the United States
What's the latest advice on who should get the meningitis shot?
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has published updated recommendations for the use of meningococcal vaccines in the U…
Updated CDC guidance now clarifies exactly who in the United States should get the meningitis vaccine to prevent serious infection.
ACIP issues interim guidance for initial COVID-19 vaccine allocation in the United States
Health officials issue interim guidance for initial COVID-19 vaccine allocation
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has issued interim guidance for the initial allocation of COVID-19 vaccine in the Un…
Health officials released interim guidance to help states plan the fair distribution of the first limited COVID-19 vaccine supplies to healt…
ACIP Issues Interim Recommendation for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in Adults
What did health officials recommend for COVID-19 vaccination in late 2020?
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices issued an interim recommendation for use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in persons…
On December 12, 2020, medical experts gave the green light for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for people aged 16 and older.
ACIP Issues Standard Recommendation for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in Adults
CDC panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 and older
The ACIP has issued a standard recommendation for use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in persons aged ≥16 years in the United States…
An expert panel now recommends the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for everyone aged 16 and older in the United States.
Observational report describes COVID-19 vaccination comparison between US adults with and without disabilities
How does disability affect COVID-19 vaccination rates in the U.S.?
An observational report described a comparison of COVID-19 vaccination status, intent, and perceived access between noninstitutionalized US …
A new report shows adults with disabilities in the U.S. face different realities than others when it comes to getting their COVID-19 shots.
Advisory committee recommends resuming Janssen COVID-19 vaccination for adults, citing benefits over risks
Health officials update recommendations for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
A U.S. advisory committee issued updated recommendations for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for persons aged ≥18 years. The committee conclude…
Health officials keep the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine available for adults but add a warning about rare clotting risks for women aged…
ACIP issues interim recommendation for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents aged 12-15
Health panel issues interim recommendation for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices issued an interim recommendation for use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in adolesc…
A U.S. health advisory committee recommends the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents aged 12-15 to help prevent the virus.
ACIP Recommends Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for Adults Aged 18 Years and Older
What does the CDC's vaccine committee recommend for adults getting Moderna's COVID shot?
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has issued a recommendation for use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in adults aged ≥…
The CDC's vaccine committee officially recommends adults 18 and older in the United States receive the Moderna COVID-19 shot.
Survey reports vaccination coverage declines among US children born 2018-2019
Are fewer young children getting their routine vaccinations?
An observational survey of US children born during 2018-2019 reported declines in vaccination coverage by age 24 months, with noted declines…
Fewer young children born in 2018 and 2019 are getting routine shots, with the biggest drops seen in families living below the poverty line …
Surveillance report describes 2021 vaccination coverage among US adolescents aged 13-17
U.S. surveillance report describes adolescent vaccination coverage for 2021
A 2021 US surveillance report described national vaccination coverage among adolescents aged 13-17 years. The observational data did not rep…
A national report describes how many U.S. teenagers aged 13 to 17 received vaccinations in 2021, offering a snapshot of coverage for that ye…
ACIP recommends 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for U.S. children
What's the latest vaccine recommendation for protecting U.S. children from pneumococcal disease?
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices issued updated recommendations for using the 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in U.…
Health officials updated 2022 vaccine guidance to include a new option protecting U.S. children against 15 strains of pneumococcal bacteria.
ACIP Updates Recommendations for Inactivated Polio Vaccine in U.S. Adults
U.S. health panel updates polio vaccine recommendations for adults
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued updated recommendations for the use of inactivated polio vaccine in U.S. adults.…
U.S. health officials updated polio vaccine guidance for adults, clarifying who should get the shot and when based on existing evidence.