Immunization

More detailed information can be found on the CDC’s website at www.cdc.gov/vaccines.

RBI-4000 is a self-replicating RNA (srRNA) vaccine developed to stimulate virus-neutralizing immune responses to rabies for prophylactic use.

In their exploration of 2 separate respiratory virus seasons, researchers examined the severity of illness for SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus.

The US government is entrusting mRNA vaccine pioneers Moderna to develop protection for the gradually increasing threat of avian influenza.

A poll conducted by the Global Healthy Living Foundation found 11% of respondents with chronic conditions do not plan to get vaccinated for flu, COVID-19 or RSV.

Researchers compared the safety and reactogenicity of simultaneous doses of recombinant zoster vaccine paired with 2 separate types of inactivated influenza vaccines.

These recommendations were voted on at the October 2024 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting.

Patients who receive either Pfizer or GSK’s respiratory syncytial virus vaccine may be at increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Researchers compared simultaneous and sequential administration of the mRNA COVID-19 and inactivated influenza vaccines.

Researchers explored ideas of simplifying the vaccination process to yield higher rates of adult immunization, similar to that of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Researchers aimed to identify the barriers impeding HPV vaccine uptake since 2019 among US mid-adults aged 27 to 45.

Check out this list of our top 5 most read immunization stories from the year 2024.

Researchers reviewed Medicaid policies to understand vaccine coverage and reimbursement rates among physicians and pharmacists.

A conversation with Chelsea Keedy, PharmD, BCACP, clinical assistant professor at the University of Georgia, on RSV vaccine recommendations.

A conversation with Chelsea Keedy, PharmD, BCACP, clinical assistant professor at the University of Georgia.

Researchers presented the community-wide benefits of a collaborative pharmacy-driven vaccine clinic in an urban setting.

Researchers analyzed the expansion of HPV vaccination for mid-adults defined as people 26 years or older with increased HPV risk.

Researchers addressed vaccine effectiveness for individuals with direct household contacts that reported influenza.

Public health and infectious disease experts offered their perspectives on the 2024 US bird flu outbreak and its potential of becoming a greater public health crisis.

Adam J. James, PharmD, joined Drug Topics to discuss his career journey as a chain pharmacist.

Drug Topics sat down with Adam J. James, PharmD, to discuss his journey from chain pharmacist to innovation leader at Rite Aid."

After shared decision making with their community pharmacist, patients were more likely to receive an RSV vaccine.

Lauren Angelo, PharmD, MBA, discusses effective ways pharmacists can educate and encourage their communities on the importance of flu vaccination.

Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, sat down with Drug Topics to discuss the importance of COVID-19 and influenza vaccination.

A conversation with Lauren Angelo, PharmD, MBA, associate dean of academic affairs and an associate professor of pharmacy practice at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science College of Pharmacy.