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Teens Need Two Different Meningococcal Vaccines
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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
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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.
Measles Continues to Spread in the U.S.
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Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus. For the first time since 2003, measles has caused the death of someone in the United States. And, as of the end of June, more than 175 cases of measles have been diagnosed in the U.S. so far this year.
Meningococcal Serogroup B Vaccine Gains Licensure
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On October 29, 2014, a new vaccine against invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B was licensed by the Food and Drug Administration.
Improved HPV Vaccine Earns License
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Gardasil® 9, a new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine that protects against five additional HPV serotypes, was licensed by the Food and Drug Administration on December 11, 2014.
Are We Going to Have a Severe Influenza Season?
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Early testing of influenza samples by the CDC has shown that one of the most common strains circulating this season is influenza A strain H3N2.
Enterovirus D68: What You Should Know
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Recent reports of widespread enterovirus D68 infections have led to many questions and concerns among parents. Find some basic information about the virus and its transmission.
Ebola: What You Should Know
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Find some basic information about the Ebola virus, how it's spread, who's at risk, how you can keep your family healthy and more.
Pair of Documentaries Addresses Vaccines
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Two documentaries recently addressed the topic of vaccines — one produced by a group of high school broadcast journalism students, and the other by an award-winning team from PBS and WGHB Nova.
Study: Vaccine Side Effects Extremely Rare
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Read about a review published in Pediatrics that analyzed 67 research studies and concluded that serious side effects from childhood vaccines are extremely rare.