Vaccines
From the Journals
Acquired MMR immunity doesn’t last to age 1 year
Although infants are born with some protection passed on by their mothers, this does not last to 1 year of age.
From the Journals
LAIV doesn’t up asthmatic children’s risk of lower respiratory events
This study finds LAIV as safe as IIV for children and adolescents with asthma or recurrent wheezing.
Conference Coverage
Flu vaccine succeeds in TNF inhibitor users
MADRID – The number needed to vaccinate to prevent one case of influenza among patients taking adalimumab is much lower than it is for healthy...
From the Journals
Legislative, educational interventions influenced vaccine status of California kindergartners
The findings provide evidence for a national exemption policy for childhood vaccination.
News
New research in otitis media
News from the FDA/CDC
ACIP approves meningococcal booster for persons at increased risk
Committee recognizes challenges of meningococcal outbreaks on college campuses.
Conference Coverage
ACIP approves flu vaccine recommendations for 2019-2020 season
No significant changes were made to policy; next year’s vaccine aims to hit harder at H3N2.
Conference Coverage
ACIP endorses catch-up hepatitis A vaccinations
The specific recommendations for catch-up vaccinations in children and teens and for vaccination of HIV patients offer more opportunities for...
News from the FDA/CDC
ACIP adds hexavalent vaccine to VFC program
DTaP-IPV-HepB-Hib is approved as an option for 2, 4, and 6 months series.
News from the FDA/CDC
ACIP favors shared decision on pneumococcal vaccine for older adults
News from the FDA/CDC
ACIP extends HPV vaccine coverage
Committee voted for catch-up vaccination for all individuals through age 26 years, optional for older adults.