Search results for "Immunization"
Remain vigilant this ‘twindemic’ season
The CDC is anticipating a resumption of seasonal flu activity in the U.S., but the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic this year remain unknown.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/10/remain-vigilant-this-twindemic-season.htm
1 Oct 2021
New surveillance system aims to improve safe use of medicines and vaccines in pregnancy
Medicare payment cut goes into effect
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/02/7.htm
2 Mar 2010
General internists crucial to raising adult immunization rates
The single most important factor in promoting adult immunization is strong advocacy from a physician, and the recommendation of a general internist is a vital factor in whether patients receive needed vaccines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/immunization.htm
1 Oct 2015
Zoster vaccination didn't cause infection in patients on biologics
The herpes zoster vaccine reduced the incidence of herpes zoster infection in patients with immune-mediated disease, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/10/6.htm
10 Jul 2012
Herpes zoster vaccine safe and effective, but cost may hinder its use
Biomarkers may aid treatment decisions in DCIS
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/04/4.htm
4 May 2010
Vaccine recommendations updated for pneumococcus, Tdap and flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) issued a new adult immunization schedule that adds the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, updates Tdap regimens for the elderly and pregnant women, and eliminates the egg-allergy exception for influenza vaccines.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/29/2.htm
29 Jan 2013
Two studies show effectiveness of mRNA boosters against omicron variant
Other recent research on COVID-19 revealed the high transmissibility of the omicron stealth variant and changes in the brain after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/15/5.htm
15 Mar 2022
Quadruple dose of influenza vaccine may offer HIV patients better protection
HIV-infected patients who received a quadruple dose of seasonal influenza vaccine had a higher antibody response and greater seroconversion rate than did those who received a standard dose, with similar rates of adverse events, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/08/2.htm
8 Jan 2013
Fewer than 3 doses of HPV vaccine still effective
Two doses of the human papillomavirus vaccine appeared to protect women against infection as well as the recommended three doses, a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/20/4.htm
20 Sep 2011
New childhood vaccine dropped hospitalizations in elderly, too
U.S. hospitalizations for pneumonia declined substantially, especially among children and the elderly, after introduction of the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugant vaccine (PCV7), according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/16/6.htm
16 Jul 2013