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ACIP issues adult vaccination schedule 2022
“Providers should administer all due and overdue vaccines according to the routine immunization schedule during the same visit.”
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Weekly cases down by more than half
As the effects of Omicron diminish, so does interest in vaccination.
From the Journals
Seniors face higher risk of other medical conditions after COVID-19
The risk of a new condition being triggered by COVID is more than twice as high in seniors, compared with younger patients, new research suggests...
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New cases down again, but still ‘extremely high’
After 3 months, the vaccination of 5- to 11-year-olds is falling behind that of older children.
From the Journals
Infant bronchiolitis subtype may predict asthma risk
From the Journals
Antibody mix may prevent COVID symptoms in some asymptomatic people
The results suggest new potential for monoclonal antibodies currently used for postexposure prophylaxis and treatment of symptomatic SARS-CoV-2....
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Future respiratory infection risk raised by early life virus exposure
“The interferon-related gene activity caused by an early first viral infection is thought to create a proinflammatory environment that makes...
From the Journals
Chronic respiratory conditions occur more often in RSV vs. flu
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID-19: The Omicron tide may have turned
New pediatric cases down by 30% as admissions, ED visits, and vaccinations follow suit.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC issues new pneumococcal vaccine recommendations for adults
PCV15 and PREVNAR20 received approval from the FDA in July 2021, providing an impetus for the revised recommendations.