Immunization

A new study identified demographics that characterize a higher risk of conscientious vaccination exemptions for children in Texas.

A clinical trial evaluating an investigational vaccine for the 2019 novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has been launched, with volunteers receiving the first injection on March 16.

More than one-third of all children in the United States are not following the recommended vaccine schedule, according to a new study.

A new study examines why some individuals are able to fight off the flu better than others. The answer, in part, may lead back to childhood.

Vaccination is first line of defense.

British study supports exogenous boosting theory.

It’s never too far into flu season to educate patients.

A new method to produce vaccines could result in longer-lasting, cheaper vaccines and eliminate the need for refrigeration. 

Millennials were least likely to receive the flu vaccine and were the least-informed about the risks of influenza.

Quick intervention can reduce duration and severity of shingles.

Seqirus’ influenza A (H5N1) monovalent vaccine, adjuvanted (Audenz) is the first-ever adjuvanted, cell-based vaccine to protect against pandemic influenza A (H5N1). 

Flu vaccine effectiveness data are not available yet, but the latest flu-related death and hospitalization estimates are in.

The impact of herpes zoster can be measured in a number of different ways.

Novavax’s recombinant quadrivalent flu vaccine candidate (NanoFlu) is being evaluated in an ongoing phase 3 clinical study for use in older adults.

Shingles vaccination recommended by CDC and ADCES.

Progress has been made, but there’s still a long road ahead.

A 2016 California policy that eliminated non-medical vaccination exemptions for schoolchildren was linked to an increase in vaccine coverage.

Patients with diabetes are at risk for complications from vaccine-preventable diseases, making immunization especially critical.

A new study of a vaccine used against a pneumonia-causing bacteria found that cases of severe pneumonia decreased by 35% among those children who had received the vaccine.

Offering immunizations is a smart business move, especially for independent pharmacies. 

Recent outbreaks in the United States are a reason to be concerned about vaccine misinformation getting to the public through social media. 

A study examined influenza vaccination requirements for children who attend child care centers.

Conveniently for pharmacists and their patients, both the flu shot and Shingrix (RZV) can be administered during the same clinical visit.

Study shows measles can make other antibodies less effective.