Vaccines
From the Journals
Flu vaccine did not protect children with acute leukemia
Receiving a trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (TIV) did not protect children and adolescents with acute leukemia from developing the flu,...
News from the FDA/CDC
Vaccine exemptions more common in western states
Only two of the nine highest exemption rates among kindergartners were in eastern states.
News
Hawaii experiencing a statewide outbreak of mumps
Mumps appears to be spreading in Hawaii regardless of patient vaccination history.
From the Journals
More states allowing pharmacists to administer vaccines to younger patients
More jurisdictions also require less direct prescriber authority.
From the Journals
Adolescents with chronic health conditions often undervaccinated
But better flu vaccination suggests it can be done well in high-risk teens.
News from the FDA/CDC
Mississippi has highest varicella vaccination rate
Lowest rate in kindergarten students belongs to the District of Columbia.
Feature
The rising cost of the pneumococcal vaccine: What gives?
“It’s like buying gas in a hurricane – or Coke in an airport. They charge what they want to,” said pediatrician Lindsay Irvin.
From the Journals
Biologics during pregnancy did not affect infant vaccine response
There was no link between median infliximab concentration in uterine cord blood and antibody titers among infants.
From the Journals
Parents have diverse reasons for refusing HPV vaccine for their child
Health care providers need to continue to educate parents about the anticancer vaccine.
Commentary
A program to increase flu vaccine compliance
A flu shot program won’t hurt your bottom line, and might help it.
From the Journals
Chinese school-based flu vaccination program reduced outbreaks
There was better than 50% vaccination coverage with the school-based program.