Vaccines
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New immunization schedule moving online, but changes are minor
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Second group B meningitis vaccine wins FDA nod of approval
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Pertussis persists
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Incidences of underimmunization, vaccine refusal are clustered geographically
Key clinical point: Underimmunization occurs in geographic clusters, which can be used to predict areas in which underutilization of vaccines...
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Recommended vaccination schedule not followed in 1 of 4 children
Key clinical point: Almost 25% of children in New York state are vaccinated under a schedule that intentionally deviates from the one recommended...
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MMRV combo vaccine is about as safe as separate MMR and varicella shots
Key clinical point: If you’re okay with a slightly higher risk of febrile seizures, MMRV vaccine might be the way to go with your toddlers. Major...
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RSV peaks linked to increased pneumococcal pneumonia
Key clinical point: The incidence of pneumococcal pneumonia in young children is associated with seasonal peaks of respiratory syncytial and...
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Text messages prompt parents to vaccinate their kids
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FDA approves peramivir, first IV flu antiviral
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Hispanic infants hit hardest in 2014 pertussis epidemic
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Influenza-related visits to hospitals, EDs remain high for young children despite increase in vaccinations
Key clinical point: Although vaccinations increased between 2000 and 2011 in Davidson County, Tenn., overall vaccinations remained under 50%....