ACIP Recommends Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Aged 5-11 Years
CDC advisory panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
The ACIP has issued a recommendation for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5-11 years in the United States. No study typ…
A CDC advisory panel now recommends the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 years in the United States.
Observational report finds low COVID-19 vaccination coverage among US children and adolescents
Why are so few US kids getting their COVID-19 shots?
An observational report on COVID-19 vaccination coverage among US children and adolescents aged 5-17 years found overall low coverage. Paren…
Overall low COVID-19 vaccination coverage among children and adolescents 5-17 years old and parental intent to vaccinate their child.
CDC reports 2022 ACIP recommendations for cholera vaccine use
What are the latest cholera vaccine recommendations? CDC updates its guidance.
A CDC report details the 2022 recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for cholera vaccine. The report does not p…
CDC updated its 2022 guidance on the cholera vaccine, offering official advice for healthcare providers and public health leaders on how to …
Surveillance report describes vaccination coverage by age 24 months in US children
How many toddlers are getting their recommended vaccines? New data tracks coverage.
A US surveillance report using National Immunization Survey-Child data assessed vaccination coverage by age 24 months and disparities in chi…
A new report tracks how many U.S. toddlers are getting their recommended vaccines by age 2, revealing disparities in coverage for children b…
Case report describes fatal occupational asthma in U.S. cannabis production worker
Case report describes fatal asthma in a U.S. cannabis production worker
A case report describes a single fatal case of occupational asthma in a U.S. cannabis production worker. The death was attributed to occupat…
A U.S. cannabis production worker died from occupational asthma triggered by workplace exposures, highlighting a severe health hazard in thi…
WHO Report Describes Progress in Global Immunization Safety Monitoring Systems
How well are countries tracking vaccine safety? A new report checks progress.
A WHO descriptive report outlines progress in immunization safety monitoring systems across affiliated countries and territories. The report…
A new World Health Organization report checks how well countries are tracking vaccine safety and monitoring systems.
Survey of VFC providers reveals pediatric immunization service patterns during COVID-19 pandemic
Survey examines how pediatric vaccine providers adapted services during COVID-19 pandemic
A May 2020 survey of pediatric immunization providers participating in the Vaccines for Children program assessed service provision during t…
A May 2020 survey shows how pediatric vaccine providers adapted their services to keep children immunized during the early months of the COV…
ACIP issues interim recommendations for additional COVID-19 vaccine primary and booster doses
What's the latest advice on COVID-19 vaccine boosters and extra doses?
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has published interim recommendations for additional primary and booster doses of CO…
New CDC guidance updates when Americans should get extra COVID-19 vaccine doses and booster shots based on the latest expert advice.
Interim Recommendations Issued for Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine in US Adults
Health officials issue interim recommendations for Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults
An interim recommendation report provides guidance for using the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine in persons aged 18 years and older in the United S…
Health officials released interim guidance on using the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults in the United States.
HIV testing remained low at US physician offices, community health centers, and EDs from 2009-2017
HIV testing rates stayed low at U.S. doctor visits and emergency departments for nearly a decade
An observational report found HIV testing rates remained low during visits to US physician offices, community health centers, and emergency …
HIV testing rates stayed low at U.S. doctor visits and emergency departments for nearly a decade, showing a concerning pattern that needs at…
ACIP Issues Recommendations for Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Use in 2022-23
What flu shot should you get this year? Here are the official recommendations.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has published its annual recommendations for seasonal influenza vaccine use in the U…
The 2022-23 flu season has official vaccine recommendations from experts to help you get the best protection against circulating strains.
Parental autoimmune diseases associated with increased risk of asthma, eczema in offspring
Parental autoimmune diseases linked to higher allergy risk in children
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 studies found maternal autoimmune diseases were associated with increased odds of asthma (OR 1.2…
Children of parents with autoimmune diseases face higher risks for asthma, eczema, and hay fever, according to a new analysis of existing he…