Pneumococcal Vaccination Responses Greater in Certain Patients
Serotype-specific IgG responses to the pneumococcal vaccine Pneumovax®23 were greater in patients with subnormal IgG1 than subnormal IgG3.
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New Facebook, Instagram Pop-Ups Counter Vaccine Misinformation
Social media sites aim to counter the spread of antivaccination misinformation.
Preterm Infants Often Undervaccinated at 19 and 36 Months
Preterm infants are undervaccinated at 19 and 36 months when compared with infants born at term or postterm.
WHO: ‘Dramatic Resurgence’ of Measles Occurring in Europe
Four European countries have lost their status as having eliminated measles.
Enterovirus A71 Vaccine Effective in Preventing Non-Severe Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
This study shows that full EV-A71 vaccination was effective in preventing EV-A71-associated hand, foot, and mouth disease in children, and partial vaccination may also provide protective effects, especially in older children.
Guidelines Updated for Vaccination in Multiple Sclerosis
MS patients advised to follow all local vaccine standards except in case of specific contraindications.
Parents Divided on Primary Care Policies for Unvaccinated Patients
Many parents unaware of policies for unvaccinated children in their child’s primary care office.
Updated Recommendations for Pediatric Immunization Schedules in the United States
In conjunction with its release of the adult guidelines earlier this year, the ACIP earlier this year has issued an annual update on pediatric immunization schedules.
ACIP Recommends Catch-Up HPV Vaccines Through Age 26
For adults aged 27 to 45 years, vaccination may be beneficial for some who are inadequately vaccinated.
ACIP Updates Recommendations for Adult Immunization Schedules
In light of Immunization Awareness Month, the American College of Physicians has issued a press statement to remind adults of the importance of staying up to date on all recommended vaccinations.
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