Vaccines
News
Flu shot can be given irrespective of the time of last methotrexate dose
New finding stems from post hoc analysis of a randomized, controlled trial.
News from the FDA/CDC
Measles now confirmed in 12 states
Number of U.S. cases for January and February was the highest in 25 years.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu season shows signs of peaking
Commentary
Working With Parents to Vaccinate Children
The measles outbreak in Washington State has reignited debate about parental refusal to vaccinate. Here’s how health care providers can make a...
Conference Coverage
Vaccination and antiviral treatment do not affect stroke risk following shingles
HONOLULU – Preventing shingles through vaccination might be the best method for preventing shingles-associated acute...
News
Adult HIV patients should receive standard vaccinations, with caveats
Vaccine development plans should include patients with HIV and other at-risk populations who often carry much of the disease burden.
News
No increase in severe community-acquired pneumonia after PCV13
A slight uptick in pneumonia cases starting 4 years after PCV13 introduction did not involve a significant increase in severe pneumococcal cases...
News
FDA approves 0.5-mL Fluzone Quadrivalent vaccine in young children
This flu vaccine now can be administered to children age 6-35 months.
News
Study shows evidence of herd immunity with HPV vaccine
The HPV vaccine was associated with significant declines in HPV infection rates in vaccinated and unvaccinated women.
News
Pregnant women commonly refuse the influenza vaccine