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.
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Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine Gets Priority Review
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.
ACIP: 2021 Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule Updates
Fewer childhood vaccines have been administered due to a decline in outpatient pediatric visits resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parental HPV Vaccine Hesitancy Increased During 2012 to 2018
From 2012 to 2018, there was an increase in the proportion of unvaccinated adolescents who were recommended the HPV vaccine by their provider.
Dr Fauci on COVID-19 Vaccines and Putting an End to the Pandemic
In an interview session attended by the Clinical Advisor, Dr Anthony Fauci shares his thoughts on COVID-19 vaccines.
Low Rates of Anaphylaxis Following Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccination
Anaphylaxis following administration of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine occurred at a rate of 11.1 per 1 million doses.
Either Trivalent Flu Vaccine Safe for Use in Older Adults
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.
Kindergarteners Are Missing Doses of MMR Vaccine
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.
More Than 80% of Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners Have Received at Least 1 Dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine
Physician assistants and nurse practitioners share their COVID-19 vaccination experiences.
FDA Urges HCPs to Follow Authorized Dosing Schedules for COVID-19 Vaccines
Additional research from the vaccine manufacturers would be needed to support any changes to the dosing schedule.
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