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.
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.
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.
U.S. health officials updated polio vaccine guidance for adults, clarifying who should get the shot and when based on existing evidence.
Observational report examines asthma ED visits during 19-day U.S. wildfire smoke episode
How do wildfire smoke days affect asthma emergency visits across the U.S.?
An observational report analyzed asthma-associated emergency department visits across the U.S.
Wildfire smoke days in the U.S. are linked to more emergency room visits for asthma, highlighting a serious health threat for patients.
Countries revise polio emergency plans to intensify vaccination in underimmunized children
How are countries changing their fight to end polio for good?
A report describes revised emergency action plans to innovate and intensify polio vaccination strategies for children in underimmunized popu…
Countries fighting polio are changing their game plan to reach every child in hard-to-vaccinate areas where the virus still lingers.
Nearly half of immunosuppressed residents engaged in mold cleanup after Hurricane Harvey
Nearly half of vulnerable residents did mold cleanup after Hurricane Harvey
An observational study of immunosuppressed residents in Hurricane Harvey-affected Houston found 49% engaged in cleanup activities in water-d…
Nearly half of vulnerable Houston residents cleaned up mold after Hurricane Harvey, exposing themselves to potential health risks in damaged…
Index testing increases HIV testing and diagnoses among contacts in 20 CDC-supported countries
When health workers test the contacts of HIV patients, do more people get diagnosed?
An observational report from 20 CDC-supported countries found that scaling up index testing among contacts of HIV-positive patients was asso…
Testing partners of newly diagnosed HIV patients led to more people getting tested and finding out their status in 20 countries.