Vaccines
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mRNA technology for respiratory vaccines impresses
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Practice Alert
Facts to help you keep pace with the vaccine conversation
In the United States, we have a robust system to monitor vaccine safety and an efficient system to compensate those who experience adverse...
From the Journals
MMR vaccine maintains effectiveness after 10 years
The responses obtained after receipt of one or two doses of MMR-containing vaccines remain well above the seropositivity thresholds up to 10 years...
Feature
Washington State removes exemption for MMR vaccine
New law ended “personal and philosophical” objections to child immunization as of July 28.
From the Journals
Pertussis: Comparison studies show DTwP more durable
Direct comparison of such studies can be tricky, but these studies used similar procedures and were conducted by the same company with the same...
From the Journals
Pentavalent DTaP-Hb-Hib vaccine is found noninferior to comparator
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, HBV, and Haemophilus influenzae type b all contribute to morbidity and mortality in India, where the...
From the Journals
PHiD-CV with 4CMenB safe, effective for infants
Immunogenicity achieved with three-dose scheduling.
News from the FDA/CDC
New measles outbreaks reported in Los Angeles and El Paso
Measles cases now have occurred in 30 states this year.
From the Journals
Adjuvanted flu vaccine performs better than others in young children
Side effects are comparable in adjuvanted and traditional vaccines.
From the Journals
Adjuvanted influenza vaccine appears safe for at-risk children
The adjuvanted trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine also showed greater immunogenicity than did the nonadjuvanted vaccines.
From the Journals
New oral polio vaccine is noninferior to currently licensed vaccine
No safety concerns were reported for either vaccine.