High Rate of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Young Adults in United States
As COVID-19 cases rise globally, adolescents and young adults show hesitancy towards taking the vaccine, putting herd immunity at risk.
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Shingles: Raising Awareness and Promoting Vaccination
Despite the availability of a highly effective shingles vaccine and almost universal risk among those born before 1980, Americans are not getting vaccinated.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Associated With Steep Decline in Antibiotic Use Among Children in Israel
Researchers compared trends in antibiotic prescription rates during the period preceding the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV), as well as the early and late PCV periods, among Jewish vs Bedouin children.
Catch-Up Vaccinations for Children, Teens Lagging Behind
Vaccinations substantially declined during March to May 2020; increase seen in June to September, but not enough to catch up
Pediatric Hexavalent Combination Vaccine Vaxelis Now Available
Vaxelis is the first hexavalent combination vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B, and invasive disease due to Haemophilus influenzae type b.
COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Among Staten Islanders on Medicaid
This study looked at Medicaid recipients living in Staten Island to determine their barriers to COVID-19 vaccine acceptance.
US Gives $7.4 Billion for More School Nurses, Better Public Health
Funding is part of the US pandemic response and will provide a steady stream of money rather than the cycle of ‘boom and bust.’
CDC: Fully Vaccinated Can Now Go Maskless With Some Exceptions
Fully vaccinated individuals may resume indoor and outdoor activities without wearing masks or physical distancing, except under certain circumstances.
Delayed Hypersensitivity Reaction to Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine ID’d
Reaction occurred at or near injection site; reactions were pruritic, painful, and edematous pink plaques.
Guidance Issued for Managing CVST After COVID-19 Vaccination
CVST with thrombocytopenia reported after COVID-19 vaccine with adenoviral vector; management similar to heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Vaccine Expert Discusses EUA of COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents
The expanded EUA of the COVID-19 vaccine “will be the biggest positive change for adolescents since the beginning of the lockdown in March 2020.” — Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: Public and Expert Viewpoints
With many Americans awaiting to be vaccinated, while others indicating they are unlikely to get the jab, we spoke with 2 experts for their perspectives regarding this controversial topic.
Pertussis Vaccination in Pregnancy Not Linked to Asthma, Infections in Children
Tdap exposure is linked to a reduced risk for upper respiratory, gastrointestinal infections in children up to 6 years of age.
Two New Poliovirus Vaccines Safe and Effective in Children and Infants
These 2 randomized, partly-masked studies aimed to address the emergence and spread of circulating vaccine-derived type 2 polioviruses and vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis from Sabin monovalent OPV2.
How Can NPs and PAs Improve Childhood Immunization Rates?
Experts including AANP President Sophia L. Thomas, DNP, discuss ways to increase childhood immunization uptake and catch-up vaccines.
Strategies for Minimizing Vaccination Pain in Children
Insufficient pain management during childhood immunizations may lead to increased fear of needles and later health care avoidance.
WHO Influenza Vaccine Recommendation for 2021-22
The 2020-21 flu season was historically low because of mitigating strategies applied to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
2021 Updated Immunization Schedule for Children
The 2021 updates to the child and adolescent immunization schedule are designed to make immunization easier for parents and health care providers.
mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Generates Robust Response in Pregnant, Lactating Women
Researchers evaluated the immunogenicity and reactogenicity of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in pregnant and lactating women compared with women who were not pregnant and those who were naturally infected with SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy.
MPR Podcast: Infectious Diseases Physician Dr Joshua Barocas Talks About COVID-19 Variants and Vaccines
Infectious diseases expert Joshua Barocas, MD, discusses how the next few months could unfold with COVID-19 variants and vaccine approvals.
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