Vaccines
News
In close vote, advisory panel prefers Shingrix over Zostavax
Eight committee members voted for the recommendation, and seven voted against it.
From the Journals
Flu study shows overall efficacy of LAIV, but weakness for one strain
The efficacy of live attenuated influenza vaccine against influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 strains is lower than that of inactivated influenza vaccine.
Commentary
Flu shots and persuasion
Employ the same techniques you use in persuading your patients to get flu shots to encourage other healthy behaviors.
From the Journals
Missed opportunities abound to give HPV vaccine to adolescent girls
Chances were missed even in well-adolescent and vaccine-related visits.
News
Nearly 80% of health care personnel stepped up for flu shots
Large Internet survey shows high rates of vaccination, as well as potential strategies to improve them further.
Conference Coverage
Insist on flu vaccination for all, say experts
Flu vaccines are important for people of all ages after 6 months.
Conference Coverage
Clinicians: Be clear about flu vaccine’s value
A strong recommendation from a clinician can encourage individuals to get vaccinated for influenza and to vaccinate their children.
Conference Coverage
New AAP policy recommends flu vaccination regardless of egg allergy
CHICAGO – There is “egg-citing” news about the flu vaccine for people with egg allergies.
News from the FDA/CDC
Adjuvant-boosted shingles vaccine earns FDA panel’s unanimous nod
The recombinant herpes zoster vaccine delivered 91% efficacy in patients aged 70 years and older.
From the Journals
Vaccinate and consider tofacitinib monotherapy to prevent herpes zoster in RA
Two studies offer the best evidence yet in how to use zoster vaccination prior to starting tofacitinib and how to reduce risk of the infection...
From the Journals
Real-world adverse events reported after bivalent MenB vaccination in college students
Real-world rates of vaccine side effects are lower or similar to those in clinical trials.