Immunization

A pill-like device that pumps vaccine into the mouth may make syringes obsolete.

Over 55 years, 450,000 people stayed alive and 200 million people stayed well in the United States because of vaccines.

A clinical study, recently begun in South Africa, is testing whether an experimental vaccine regimen safely prevents HIV infection.

The Army has made significant progress on the Zika vaccine in just 10 months. Details here.

Researchers found that estimated coverage for RV at 19 to 35 months of age lags behind the other vaccines recommended at ages two, four, and six.

The U.S. rate for adult flu vaccinations has not increased significantly because of retail pharmacy access.

Already, HHS has awarded around $433 million for Zika response and preparedness activities. In addition, the new Senate and House budget, passed in late September, contained $1.1 billion in Zika funding.

The number of pharmacists providing vaccinations – both in the U.S. and around the world – is growing significantly.

As bacterial meningitis spikes in certain regions of the U.S. and with more schools recommending vaccination, some pharmacy chains are helping to combat the disease.

FDA has approved a second vaccine for the prevention of meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitides serogroup B for children age 10 years to young adults up to age 25 years.

A recent survey found a majority of adult women in the United States do not believe they are up to date on vaccinations that protect against preventable diseases.

A bill that originally proposed increasing the number of pharmacy techs Florida pharmacists could supervise to six or more has been passed by the state legislators. However, it is unclear whether Governor Rick Scott will sign it.

Unfortunately, U.S. adults don’t know enough about the safety of vaccines and the risks associated with not receiving scheduled vaccinations for highly contagious diseases, according to a survey released by the National Consumers League (NCL).

Influenza, zoster, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and the diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis adsorbed (DTaP) are among the most common vaccines involved in medication errors in the United States, according to a new report from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP).

Pharmacists and other immunization providers worked with the federal government to increase access to vaccines in nontraditional settings.

CDC Director Tom Frieden, MD, praised the components of the ACA that have already been rolled out and emphasized that a number of provisions have already made in impact. He spoke at a September 10 gathering at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Children who miss diphtheria, tetanus toxoid, and acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine doses are at more likely to develop whooping cough, according to a study in JAMA Pediatrics.

Good Neighbor Pharmacy stores in 19 states are now providing immunization services to patients without doctor’s prescriptions.