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Mpox Vaccine Protection Quickly Fades; Boosters Necessary: Study
MONDAY, April 1, 2024 – Vaccine protection against mpox fades quickly in the human immune system, even in people who’ve received the full two-dose regimen, a new real-world study shows. Antibody l...
Disparities Seen in HPV Vaccine Uptake Among U.S. Adults
FRIDAY, March 29, 2024 – There are sociodemographic disparities in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake among 27- to 45-year-olds, according to a study published online March 28 in Human ...
ERs Might Be Good Spots to Offer Flu Shots
TUESDAY, March 26, 2024 — New research offers an easy prescription to get people to roll up their sleeves for a flu shot. Just ask them to. And then reinforce the invitation with a little video and p...
Annual Two-Dose SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Campaign Beneficial
TUESDAY, March 26, 2024 – Annual administration of a second dose of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine five months after the initial dose results in fewer...
CDC, AMA Urge Americans to Make Sure They Are Vaccinated Against Measles
TUESDAY, March 19, 2024 – As measles cases rise globally, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Medical Association each issued advisories on Monday stressing the need...
CDC, AMA Issue Calls to Get Vaccinated Against Measles
TUESDAY, March 19, 2024 – Two of America's leading health organizations are highlighting a global rise in measles cases as yet another reason for families to make sure they get the measles vaccine....
Electronic Nudge for Flu Vaccination Does Not Improve Clinical Outcomes
TUESDAY, March 19, 2024 – Electronic letters incorporating cardiovascular (CV) gain framing and repeated messaging, which increase influenza vaccination, do not translate into improvement in...
Measles Outbreaks Have CDC Tweaking Travel Guidelines
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 – As millions of Americans prepare to travel abroad this summer and measles outbreaks increase worldwide, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tightened its...
COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Lower Risk for Postinfection Outcomes
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 – COVID-19 vaccination is associated with a reduced risk for post-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection cardiac and thromboembolic...
Breastfeeding After COVID Booster Passes Protective Antibodies to Baby
WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2024 – There's more evidence bolstering the health effects of both breastfeeding and the COVID booster shot: Vaccinated, breastfeeding moms appear to pass COVID-fighting...
Vaccines Protect You & Your Kids From Measles: FDA
MONDAY, March 4, 2024 – As new outbreaks of measles – a once nearly eliminated illness in the United States – continue to emerge, experts remind Americans that there's an easy way to stop...
2023 to 2024 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effective for Reducing Risk
THURSDAY, Feb. 29, 2024 – The 2023 to 2024 seasonal influenza vaccine is effective for reducing the risk for medically attended influenza virus infection, according to research published in the Feb....
Tetanus Vaccine May Be in Short Supply After Company Stops Production
THURSDAY, Feb. 29, 2024 – In an effort to prevent a shortage, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising doctors to conserve the tetanus vaccine because one manufacturer is...
What Is Mpox, and How Can You Protect Yourself?
FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 – An outbreak of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) across Europe and North America made headlines in 2022. According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Pr...
CDC Shortens Recommended COVID Isolation Period
FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 – New guidance issued Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to routinely stay...
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