Vaccines
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Publicizing benefits of HPV vaccine may drive uptick in its use
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Expert advises how to use shingles vaccine in rheumatology patients
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Immunization update: This year’s changes
The 9-valent formulation of HPV vaccine is now on the schedule, but don’t delay starting or continuing the vaccine series just because HPV9 is not...
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More teens complete HPV vaccine series when parents choose reminder methods
Asking parents how they want to be reminded of the need for their child’s second dose of the human papillomavirus vaccine appears to increase the...
Conference Coverage
2015-2016 flu vaccine 59% effective, CDC says
The CDC says preliminary data on this season’s flu vaccine show a 59% effectiveness rate against the disease.
Conference Coverage
ACIP recommends LAIV as an option for all people with egg allergies
Live attenuated influenza vaccine will likely be recommended as an option for all individuals with egg allergies, regardless of the severity of...
Conference Coverage
Data on two-dose 9-valent HPV vaccinations encouraging, but more needed
Studies of two-dose and three-dose 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in youth aged 9-14 years and in those up to age 26 found the...
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Vaccine coverage remains low in U.S. adults
Key clinical point: Vaccine coverage of adults in the United States remains low for the seven vaccines currently recommended by the Centers for...
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Why so many pertussis outbreaks despite acellular pertussis vaccine? A call to action
Dr. Christopher J. Harrison explores pertussis outbreaks and the viability of the acellular pertussis vaccine.