Vaccines
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Acute otitis media pneumococcal disease burden in children due to serotypes not included in vaccines
In pneumococcal conjugate–vaccinated populations, vaccine pressure and antibiotic resistance drive PCV serotype replacement with nonvaccine...
Feature
NYC switching children’s COVID vaccine sites to monkeypox
The city health department said demand for children’s COVID vaccines had been on the downswing at the clinics.
Guidelines
ACR makes changes to adult, pediatric vaccinations guidance
The pneumococcal, recombinant zoster, and HPV vaccines are among those recommended for patients taking immunosuppressive medications.
From the Journals
‘Self-boosting’ vaccines could be immunizations of the future
Self-boosting vaccines could also benefit infants, children who fear shots, and older adults who have a hard time getting health care.
News
New Omicron COVID boosters coming soon: What to know now
Federal health officials are still hammering out details of guidelines and recommendations of who should get the boosters.
ID Consult
To vaccinate 6-month- to 5-year-olds against SARS-CoV-2 or not to vaccinate
My take is that children 6-months to 5-years-old deserve SARS-CoV-2–induced vaccine protection and we can and should strongly recommend it as...
Feature
White House expands access to monkeypox vaccines
Latest News
Provider recommendation key to boosting teen HPV vaccines
“Targeted strategies are needed to increase coverage and narrow down inequalities.”
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA authorizes COVID vaccines in kids as young as 6 months
The data show that the “known and potential benefits” of the vaccines outweigh any potential risks, the agency said.
ID Consult
Monkeypox: What’s a pediatrician to do?
Given the media coverage of the outbreak, pediatricians should be prepared for questions from patients and their parents.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA panel votes unanimously for COVID shots for youngest kids
A similar panel of CDC advisors meets June 18 and 19 and is expected to consider both companies’ requests for authorization.