Vaccine News

Measles and Influenza Outbreaks

Published on Feb 06, 2019 in Vaccine News

Outbreaks of measles and continued spread of influenza are being reported. Here’s what you need to know about each disease, the vaccines that help to prevent them, and considerations for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals during an outbreak.

Dr. Offit Talks about Different Vaccine Recommendations and What They Mean

Published on Nov 07, 2018 in Vaccine News

Recommendations can vary for different vaccines. This can cause confusion for parents making vaccine decisions. In this short video, Dr. Offit describes different types of vaccine recommendations using the meningococcal B vaccine as a key example.

Dr. Offit Addresses Reintroduction of Intranasal Flu Vaccine and Recommendations for Use

Published on Jul 16, 2018 in Vaccine News

After a three-year hiatus, the intranasal flu vaccine is once again recommended for use during the 2018-2019 influenza season. In these videos, Dr. Offit explains the changes to the intranasal flu vaccine and the recommendations regarding its use by the CDC and AAP.

Dr. Offit Addresses New Hepatitis B Vaccine for Adults

Published on May 23, 2018 in Vaccine News

A new hepatitis B vaccine is now available for adults. The vaccine requires only two doses, as opposed to three of other versions, and has the potential to increase adult hepatitis B vaccine rates. In this short video, Dr. Offit explains the origins and benefits of this new hepatitis B vaccine.

New Shingles Vaccine Changes Recommendations for Adults

Published on Feb 07, 2018 in Vaccine News

Paul A. Offit, MD, discusses the benefits of a new shingles vaccine, called Shingrix®, as well as how it differs from the existing shingles vaccine.

Dr. Offit Address the Question "Why Can’t We Make a Better Flu Vaccine?"

Published on Nov 02, 2017 in Vaccine News

Influenza is the only vaccine-preventable disease that requires vaccination each year. Dr. Paul Offit, Director of the Vaccine Education Center, discusses the scientific challenges to making a better vaccine.

Dr. Offit Addresses HPV Vaccine and Chronic Disease

Published on Sep 06, 2017 in Vaccine News

Despite the proven safety and effectiveness of HPV vaccine, the vaccine remains underutilized. One reason is because of misinformation about the vaccine’s safety and chronic diseases. In this short video, Dr. Offit discusses these concerns.

Dr. Offit Discusses Recent Mumps Outbreaks

Published on Jul 06, 2017 in Vaccine News

While mumps is no longer common in the United States, outbreaks still occur. Dr. Offit discusses the recent mumps outbreaks and what they teach us about the mumps vaccine.

Teens Need Two Different Meningococcal Vaccines

Published on Sep 15, 2016 in Vaccine News

Many parents are unaware there are two vaccines to protect their teens against meningococcal disease. Read more about meningococcal vaccines and watch a video of Dr. Offit, VEC director, discussing the meningococcal B vaccine, the newer meningococcal vaccine.

ACIP Recommends Not Using Live Nasal Spray Influenza Vaccine for 2016-17 Season

Published on Jul 18, 2016 in Vaccine News

The ACIP recently recommended that the nasal spray version of the influenza vaccine not be used during the 2016-2017 influenza season. Read more about the reason for this decision and what effects it may have, and watch a video of Dr. Offit, VEC director, discussing the ACIP’s decision.