Mandatory Vaccination Ups Prevalence of Vaccine Coverage
Measles, pertussis vaccination increased in European countries with mandatory vaccination.
Measles, pertussis vaccination increased in European countries with mandatory vaccination.
The FDA has approved Ervebo (Ebola Zaire vaccine, live) for the prevention of disease caused by Zaire ebolavirus in individuals ≥18 years of age.
Because of low vaccination rates, approximately 5.6 million cases of community-acquired pneumonia occur in the United States annually.
Only 1 in 3 mothers-to-be receive both influenza and Tdap vaccines, according to a CDC report.
Researchers highlighted the need for rapid investigations of vaccine safety concerns to use robust epidemiologic methods to maintain public and professional confidence in vaccination programs.
Researchers sought to identify whether proximity to a measles outbreak and trust in government medical organizations influence an individual’s attitudes regarding vaccination.
Preterm infants are undervaccinated at 19 and 36 months when compared with infants born at term or postterm.
In light of Immunization Awareness Month, the American College of Physicians has issued a press statement to remind adults of the importance of staying up to date on all recommended vaccinations.
Some teenagers of anti-vaccine parents are taking matters into their own hands, seeking information on how to vaccinate.
In addition to sociodemographic factors, preterm birth and older age were associated with lower rotavirus vaccine coverage.