Immunization

Confusion arises as health organizations diverge on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children, highlighting the need for clear guidance and support.

Among older adults with Medicare, researchers investigated national influenza vaccination patterns by race, education level, and rurality.

Researchers explored the impact of PCV10 on the distribution of invasive pneumococcal disease serotypes among patients in Lithuania.

The approved vaccines include Novavax’s Nuvaxovid and Moderna’s Spikevax and mNexspike.

The approval covers Pfizer and BioNTech’s LP.8.1-adapted monovalent COVID-19 vaccine, which is also indicated for patients aged 5 to 64 with at least 1 underlying condition.

Through considerations regarding cost, scalability, safety, and regulations, researchers provided an end-to-end perspective on microneedle-based vaccine strategies.

Among participants in the CATCH trial, researchers explored the relationship between HPV vaccination and incidence of infection.

As Walgreens senior director of immunizations, Samantha Picking, PharmD, delved into the evolution of pharmacies’ immunization services as well as their dedication to vaccine uptake.

Amid increased concerns of vaccine hesitancy among the parents of pediatric patients, researchers sought the most effective communication methods to curb this growing phenomenon.

Simultaneous vaccination with IIV4 and PPSV23 proves safe and effective for patients with chronic diseases, matching results of healthy individuals.

Despite pharmacists seemingly increasing their distribution of immunization services, vaccine hesitancy and misinformation continue to circulate in various communities.

Gaining insight from Walgreens’ senior director of immunizations, Samantha Picking, PharmD, discusses her company’s innovative approaches to boosting vaccination rates.

Samantha Picking, PharmD, senior director of immunizations at Walgreens, discusses how pharmacists have emerged as the ideal providers to manage vaccine administration.

Amid multiple methods for protecting children against RSV, researchers explored the strengths, limitations, and future approaches of each.

AstraZeneca now offers FluMist Home, allowing eligible patients to receive and self-administer the flu vaccine entirely at home.

During National Immunization Awareness Month, Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, provided personal tips for community pharmacies looking to expand their vaccination services.

Exploring WHO National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups, researchers assessed the global adoption and trends of off-label vaccine use since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Investigators find a large burden of hospitalization due to community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) for adults in the US, mainly caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Collaboration between pharmacists and primary care providers enhances RSV vaccine uptake by improving patient education and trust.

Understanding post-PREP implications is critical for evaluating current public health delivery, identifying ongoing access, and informing future policy.

As researchers continue to measure the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on public health, Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, discusses the evolution of community pharmacies in a postpandemic world.

Researchers conducted a systematic review to determine the effectiveness of pharmacists in promoting vaccine uptake for protection against the most prominent infectious diseases.

Novavax’s H5N1 avian influenza vaccine candidate shows a robust immune response with 1- and 2-dose intranasal or intramuscular administration for nonhuman primates.

Researchers in Kenya explored vaccination behaviors among individuals of various socioeconomic or educational statuses.

Among pediatric patients in Colombia, researchers explored the prevalence of bacterial acute otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.