Researchers at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) were awarded a grant by National Institute of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to explore the efficacy of the vaccine, Bexsero, in protecting…
The New York Times and CNN have published articles that explore how measles can have devastating effects on the immune system that persist much longer than the illness itself. The articles reference new studies published in Science and Science Immunology.…
Launched last year, the American Lung Association’s MyShot Campaign highlights the dangers of influenza for people 50 years of age and older and particularly for people with one or more chronic medical condition (e.g., lung disease,…
From December 1-7, 2019, we observe National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) to remind people six months and older that it’s not too late to get a flu vaccine. To help promote this important information in your communities, check out…
Parents consider health professionals their most trusted source of information when it comes to vaccines. When talking to parents about vaccines, it’s important to make a strong, effective recommendation and allow time for parents to…
With recent outbreaks of measles across the U.S., ensuring parents have access to accurate and credible information about vaccines is key to increasing vaccine acceptance. As a trusted source of information about vaccines, healthcare professionals…
In mid-September, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted “Current Issues in Vaccines – Fall 2019” to discuss the following: HPV vaccine for 27- to 45-year olds: Routine recommendation? PCV13 vaccine for older adults: Is it…
The U.S. officially eliminated measles nearly 20 years ago. Yet, this year, more than 1,100 cases have been reported, despite being preventable by vaccine. The CDC says the majority of cases are among those who…
Vaccines are a notable public health achievement, which have helped to significantly reduce childhood morbidity, mortality and disease outbreaks. Although science supports their effectiveness, misinformation and hesitancy still exists. In September, APHA hosted a webinar…
Today CDC released the 2016-2018 NIS-Child report and the 2018-19 kindergarten vaccination coverage report. The reports are published online at https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/. Interactive state level and trend data are available online at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vaxview/. CDC’s priority messages…