Vaccine Update Newsletter Archive
In the Journals: National Rates of Vaccination for Kindergartners Decreasing
Recent data highlights a worrisome trend in childhood vaccination rates. Check out the findings.
News & Views: Communicating with Patients about Hepatitis B Surface Antibodies
Review the science behind measuring hepatitis B antibody titers and find tips for communicating with patients about the importance of this testing and the process.
Vaccine Resources: Flu Messaging, Podcast with Dr. Poland, Training Opportunity, and Updated Vaccine Recommendations
Find out about influenza vaccine communication, an interview with Greg Poland, and the latest updates to vaccine recommendations.
On the Bookshelf: Vaccines and Your Family, Separating Fact from Fiction, by Paul A. Offit and Charlotte A. Moser
An updated version of "Vaccines and Your Family" can be an invaluable resource for parents, adults and healthcare providers.
Technically Speaking: Preventing RSV Immunization Errors While Protecting Infants Against this Common Infection
Find tips for preventing, fixing and reporting errors when protecting babies from RSV.
In the Journals: Pediatric Influenza Deaths Largely Preventable Through Vaccination
A recent study by the CDC underscored the importance of influenza vaccination of children.
News & Views — RSV Prevention in Adults: A Year in Review
Find info about RSV vaccines for older adults, including updates to vaccine recommendations, new data on vaccine safety and efficacy, and more.
News & Views — RSV Prevention in Children: A Year in Review
See what we’ve learned about the effectiveness and safety of RSV prevention for children after the first season of having these new tools.
In the Journals: Does Shingles Vaccination Prevent Dementia?
Check out the findings of a recent study that examined the connection between shingles vaccine and dementia.
On the Bookshelf — Red Book: 2024 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases, 33rd Edition
Find a summary of recent updates to the Red Book, a valuable resource for healthcare providers.