Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine Less Effective in Immunocompromised Youth
Antibody titers to the HPV4 vaccine were lower for all HPV serotypes in individuals who were infected with HIV perinatally than those who were exposed to HIV perinatally.
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Timing Pneumococcal Vaccinations and Immunosuppressive Therapy in IBD
Patients with irritable bowel disease planning to start immunosuppressive therapy may need to receive a pneumococcal vaccination beforehand.
12 Percent of Caregivers Have Pediatric Flu Vaccine Hesitancy
Most hold inaccurate beliefs about flu, flu shots, including believing child will be protected with one shot.
Los Angeles County Measles Outbreak Under Investigation
Five cases of measles confirmed among county residents so far this year.
HBV Revaccination Strategies Evaluated in IBD Patients After Initial Vaccination Failure
According to the results of a recent study, an aggressive revaccination strategy involving 3 additional hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine doses is recommended for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients with initial HBV vaccination failure.
October May Be Best Time for Older Adults to Receive Flu Shot
Waning protection with early vaccine must be balanced with fewer vaccinated with compressed schedule, early peak
Experimental ‘Universal’ Influenza Vaccine Being Evaluated in Healthy Volunteers
The National Institutes of Health has announced the initiation of a phase 1 clinical trial assessing the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of a “universal” influenza vaccine candidate, H1ssF_3928, in healthy adult patients.
Teens of Anti-Vax Parents Fighting to Get Vaccinated
Some teenagers of anti-vaccine parents are taking matters into their own hands, seeking information on how to vaccinate.
Study Again Confirms No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism
Once again, a large study of Danish residents confirmed that the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is not associated with an increase in autism.
AAP: Social Media Companies Must Curb Spread of Vaccine Myths
American Academy of Pediatrics is reaching out to social media companies.
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