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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.
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Find out more about Every Child by Two’s transition from Vaccinate Your Baby to Vaccinate Your Family, read about herd immunity PSAs developed by a student, and check if your practice qualifies for participation in a quality improvement study opportunity (until February 2016).
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Find out about the World Health Organization’s most recent data regarding vaccine coverage around the world.
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No infectious disease kills more people in the world than malaria. Find out more about the research into a malaria vaccine.
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Your patients count on you to administer vaccines safely, effectively and correctly. Find out about the most common errors, how to prevent them, and how to report them if they do occur.
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Find out more about vaccinating during the current Pentacel® shortage, check which VISs have been updated, and find out about two new videos: Lady Ganga and Teen Vaccine Awareness Video.
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Varicella disease used to be considered a “rite of passage” during childhood. Yet, since the vaccine has become available, the disease has become less common. So much so, that you might not see it regularly or at all in your practice. Check how well you know your facts about chickenpox.