Vaccines
Daily News Podcast
Aspirin and Omega-3 fatty acids fail
Flu activity is ‘high’ in nine states.
News from the FDA/CDC
2018-2019 flu season starts in earnest
Highest level of influenza activity seen in two states for the week ending Dec. 15.
Beyond the White Coat
Responding to pseudoscience
Conference Coverage
Discussing immunization with vaccine-hesitant parents requires caring, individualized approach
ORLANDO –
From the Journals
Medical exemptions spike after vaccine policy change
Vaccine-averse parents claim allergies, autoimmune diseases to support medical exemptions for school entry.
Conference Coverage
Full-dose quadrivalent flu vaccine shows increased efficacy in children
ACIP hears data on safety and immunogenicity as manufacturer pursues expanded license.
Conference Coverage
ACIP votes unanimously in favor of immunization schedule update and redesign
Conference Coverage
ACIP supports hepatitis A vaccine for homeless individuals
News
Quadrivalent flu vaccine okayed for 6 months and up
The FDA’s extended indication also includes the trivalent version of Afluria.
From the Journals
TB vaccine shows promise in previously infected
SAN FRANCISCO – A phase 2b trial shows efficacy in individuals previously exposed to TB, but only in those under 25 years.
From the Journals
Third trimester Tdap vaccination raises antibodies in newborns
Newborns whose mothers received a Tdap vaccine at 27-30 weeks’ gestation had more antibodies at birth, compared with unexposed newborns.