Vaccine Resources: Resources about Clinical Trials and Research Studies and More Recommended Guidelines Updates
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Vaccine Update for Healthcare ProvidersResources for patients and providers about clinical trials involving those with autism
The Autism Science Foundation (ASF) and Roche recently partnered to develop a “clinical guide for autism study participants” to help families understand why research studies are important and what to expect if they decide to participate.
In addition, Roche created an “autism clinical trials guidebook for scientists” to aide in developing clinical trials that support participation by those with autism and their families. The free, 38-page guide includes information about appropriate terminology; considerations when designing, recruiting for, or conducting clinical trials; and more.
Research studies summarized for parents and the public
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) website for the public, healthychildren.org, includes a webpage that summarizes research studies related to vaccine safety.
In case you are not familiar with it, the VEC’s website also has a page that summarizes research studies related to vaccine safety concerns. It has a short URL, vaccine.chop.edu/safety-references, to offer an easy place for families seeking information about scientific research into a variety of vaccine safety concerns.
CDC makes additional updates to the general immunization recommendation guidelines
The CDC updated a few additional guidelines for vaccine administration in October:
- Related to “Contraindications and Precautions,” updates were made to Table 4-1 to include PCV15 and PCV20 and to remove the callouts related to yeast. Of note, the vaccine ingredients have not changed. See the updated table (pp. 58-59).
- Related to “Preventing and Managing Adverse Reactions,” providers are recommended to have three doses of epinephrine in stock. See the update (p. 75).
- Related to “Vaccine Administration,” information was added about the route of administration for monkeypox/smallpox vaccines. See the update (p. 93).
Categories: Vaccine Update November 2022, Vaccine Update Resources
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