Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine: New Storage Conditions Approved; Booster Dose Study Initiated
Previously, the labeling stated that the undiluted vials must be stored in an ultra-low temperature freezer.
Previously, the labeling stated that the undiluted vials must be stored in an ultra-low temperature freezer.
TicoVac is an inactivated whole virus vaccine developed using a master ‘seed’ virus that is similar to the tick-borne encephalitis virus found in nature.
Fewer childhood vaccines have been administered due to a decline in outpatient pediatric visits resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
From 2012 to 2018, there was an increase in the proportion of unvaccinated adolescents who were recommended the HPV vaccine by their provider.
In an interview session attended by the Clinical Advisor, Dr Anthony Fauci shares his thoughts on COVID-19 vaccines.
Anaphylaxis following administration of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine occurred at a rate of 11.1 per 1 million doses.
Either the trivalent adjuvanted inactivated influenza vaccine (aIIV3) or the trivalent high-dose inactivated influenza vaccine (HD-IIV3) is safe to use in older adults.
Overall, 2.3% of kindergarteners were not up to date with MMR vaccination and did not have an exemption in the 2019 to 2020 school year.
Physician assistants and nurse practitioners share their COVID-19 vaccination experiences.
Additional research from the vaccine manufacturers would be needed to support any changes to the dosing schedule.