Tag: Vaccines
Third Dose of MMR Vaccine Could Help Curb Mumps Outbreaks
Students who received a third dose during an outbreak had a lower risk of becoming infected
Increase in Medical Exemptions From Immunization in California
Increase in percent of MEs in first year following bill eliminating personal belief exemption
Child Flu Vaccination Down When Nasal Spray Unavailable
Overall child immunization rates fell after CDC advised against the inhaled form, study shows
AAP: Hep B Vaccine to Be Given Within First 24 Hours of Life
Birth vaccine should be given for all medically stable infants weighing ≥2,000 g
Low Rate of Recurrence Seen for Serious Reactions to Vaccines
Findings add to evidence of safety of childhood immunizations, pediatricians say
CDC: More U.S. Teens Starting HPV Vaccination
60.4 percent received one or more doses in 2016, but many not completing series
Anti-Vaccine Info in Pregnancy May Delay Infant Immunization
Even if pregnant women later hear better info from doctors, they may still wait on vaccines
Review: Killed Whole-Cell Oral Cholera Vaccine Efficacious
Efficacy estimates similar during the two years after vaccination; efficacy reduced in third, fourth year
Rotavirus Vaccine Cuts U.S. Peds Gastroenteritis Hospitalizations
Reduction in acute-gastroenteritis-related hospitalization rates among children <5 years
Live Attenuated Flu Vaccine Not Effective for Children in 2015-16
Overall, influenza vaccine was 48 percent effective against any influenza illness for 2015 to 2016 season
