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.
Vaccines
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.
Previously Infected May Only Need Single Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
A single Pfizer-BioNTech dose given to people previously infected with COVID-19 offers the same benefit as 2 doses in noninfected people.
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