Vaccines
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COVID vaccine tested in people shows early promise
The vaccine is among hundreds being tested worldwide to try to halt the pandemic.
Conference Coverage
Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trials launching in July, expert says
“The good news is that the new coronavirus is relatively stable,” Dr. Paul A. Offit said.
Conference Coverage
ACIP plans priority groups in advance of COVID-19 vaccine
Tiered approach to COVID-19 vaccination builds on pandemic flu framework.
Conference Coverage
ACIP approves flu vaccine recommendations for 2020-2021
Next season’s vaccination options include new high-dose quadrivalent vaccines for seniors.
Conference Coverage
New quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine joins VFC arsenal
ACIP votes to add new quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine to the Vaccines for Children program
Latest News
Half of Americans would get COVID-19 vaccine, poll shows
Black Americans were more likely than were Hispanic or white responders to say that they don’t plan to get a vaccine.
News
COVID-19 fears tied to dangerous drop in child vaccinations
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News
Fewer than 20% of eligible children received the recommended two doses of flu vaccine
Children given an initial two-dose vaccination against the flu have a significantly lower odds of getting the flu, compared with those who have...
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Standing orders for vaccines may improve pediatric vaccination rates
Opinion
Preventable diseases could gain a foothold because of COVID-19
Measles and influenza are two deadly infectious diseases for which there are vaccines.