Vaccines
Guidelines
COVID-19 vaccination recommended for rheumatology patients
The threat posed by COVID-19 for people with rheumatic diseases outweighs concerns about vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, says the American College...
Guidelines
7 key changes: The 2021 child and adolescent immunization schedules
There are few changes this year, mostly minor.
Latest News
Oxford launches COVID-19 vaccine study in children
At Oxford and three partner sites in London, Southampton, and Bristol, the phase 2 clinical trial will test whether kids and teens have a good...
Practice Alert Podcast
COVID-19 vaccines: New candidates & answers to commonly asked questions
Which patients should not get the COVID-19 vaccine because of the risk of anaphylaxis? Can the COVID-19 vaccine be co-administered with other...
Feature
One-third of health care workers leery of getting COVID-19 vaccine, survey shows
Self-reported willingness to be vaccinated differs by age, gender, race, and hospital role, suggests research.
From the Journals
Zika vaccine candidate shows promise in phase 1 trial
Healthy trial participants show evidence of protection for at least 1 year.
News
2021 ACIP adult schedule released
Latest News
Teenagers get in the queue for COVID-19 vaccines
Several drug companies are planning to begin trials in children and adolescents.
Latest News
New campaign fights COVID-19 vaccine disinformation
The spread of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation creates “a really powerful parallel pandemic to the real pandemic.”
Feature
Moderna needs more kids for COVID vaccine trials
Trials for 12- to 17-year-olds have started, but are getting many fewer volunteers per month than needed.
Guidance for Practicing Primary Care
Family physicians can help achieve national goals on STIs
How family physicians can support national strategic plan for sexually transmitted infections.