Vaccines
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Flu shot linked to lower risk of hospitalization for influenza pneumonia
Patients hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed, influenza-associated pneumonia had a 57% lower odds of having received the influenza vaccine than...
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Two-way text reminders boost adolescent vaccine use
Receipt of all services was highest among children whose parents texted back requesting that the pediatric office call them to set up an...
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‘Four C Model’ guides intervention for vaccine refusers
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‘Four C Model’ guides intervention for vaccine refusers
Applied Evidence
What you can do to improve adult immunization rates
Easy-to-implement electronic or paper prompts and the system-based interventions outlined here can make a difference.
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ICAAC: Synergistic effects of two pediatric vaccines highlighted
Pediatric rotavirus and pneumococcal conjugate vaccines provide co-contributory benefits extending well beyond the diseases they specifically...
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VIDEO: CDC urges flu shots for all eligible patients
The CDC and National Foundation of Infectious Diseases hosted a press conference to talk about the important of getting influenza vaccinations for...
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Uptick in health care workers getting flu shots in 2014-2015 season
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CDC details nonmedical vaccination exemptions
Altogether, 46 states and D.C. reported nonmedical exemption data for 3,829,686 current kindergartners.
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ICEID: TCAD regimen shows promise against H3N2 flu variant
Triple combination antiviral drug therapy offers a broad spectrum treatment option for H3N2 variant influenza virus, according to findings from an...
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ICEID: Population-level data support ACIP flu vaccine recommendations
Expanded influenza vaccination coverage in children provided direct benefits with respect to hospitalizations.