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Andy Marso shared the pain he endured, the tough decisions he had to make, and the emotional hardships of his experience with meningococcal B.
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Find science-based resources that address recent and older vaccine safety concerns.
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Read about a study suggesting the possibility of developing therapeutic HPV vaccines using DNA plasmid technology.
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Zika infections, in and of themselves, are not typically severe; however, the major concern is a proposed relationship between Zika virus infection during pregnancy and a baby born with microcephaly. So, what do we know?
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The pertussis vaccine, which was first introduced in combination with diphtheria and tetanus vaccines in the 1940s, was phased out in the late 1990s in favor of a vaccine containing only two to five inactivated pertussis proteins. The result was a much better safety profile. But, as we’re learning over the past few years, the switch has also resulted in a decrease in vaccine efficacy.
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Find out more about Take a Stand™ workshops, You Call the Shots modules and helpful blog posts.
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At the beginning of each year, the CDC, in collaboration with several professional societies, releases updated versions of the recommended U.S. immunization schedules for children and teens, as well as for adults. These updated schedules reflect changes that were made in official vaccination recommendations during the previous year.
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Have you had the challenge of deciphering a foreign immunization record lately? The process can be confusing and time consuming especially if you don’t have the resources to interpret the records. If you have had this type of issue or think you might in the future, read this article.
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A novel approach to reducing the incidence of MERS-CoV is focused on attacking the animal reservoir of the virus. This same strategy was used in an attempt to lessen the incidence of rabies. Find out more about how camels may figure into the resolution of issues related to MERS-CoV.
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Find out more about the routine recommendations for use of pneumococcal vaccine in healthy adults 65 years and older.