UK Is First Country to Approve Moderna Omicron-Targeted Vaccine
Updated vaccine targeted to the Omicron variant is expected to have “important role” in protecting people from COVID-19 this winter
Vaccines
Poliovirus Discovered in NYC Wastewater
Discovery of poliovirus in sewage samples suggests there is already community transmission of the virus.
FDA Authorizes Intradermal Use of Jynneos to Increase Supply During Monkeypox Outbreak
Under the EUA, Jynneos can be administered either intradermally for individuals aged ≥18 years or subcutaneously for individuals aged <18 years.
Vaccines for Monkeypox Prevention: Jynneos and ACAM2000
An individual is considered fully vaccinated about 2 weeks after the second dose of Jynneos and 4 weeks after receiving ACAM2000.
How Can Hepatitis Vaccination Adherence Be Improved for At-Risk Adults?
Adults at risk of hepatitis A and hepatitis B have multi-dose vaccinations available, but complete and timely vaccination adherence rates are low. What can be done to encourage more vaccine adherence?
CDC: Protein-Based Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Recommended for Adults
The Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted is administered intramuscularly as a 2-dose primary series (0.5mL each), separated by 3 weeks.
Comirnaty Gets Full FDA Approval for COVID-19 Prevention in Adolescents
The approval was based on data from a phase 3 trial which included 2260 adolescents 12 to 15 years of age enrolled in the United States.
Pneumococcal 15-Valent Conjugate Vaccine Approved for Pediatric Use
For children, Vaxneuvance is administered as a 4-dose series at 2, 4, 6 and 12 through 15 months of age (and at least 2 months after the 3rd dose).
Vaccination Strategies to Keep Children With Special Needs Healthy
Children with physical disabilities, neurologic and neurodevelopmental disorders, and autism are at higher risk for vaccine-preventable illnesses.
Text Messaging Intervention Does Not Improve COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake
No increase in vaccine uptake seen for individuals receiving text message vs phone calls or for behaviorally informed message content.
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