Infection Control Today - Vaccination

Vaccinating Children Against Rotavirus May Indirectly Protect Adults Too, Study Finds

Pediatric rotavirus vaccination also indirectly protects unvaccinated adults from the highly contagious cause of severe diarrhea and vomiting, suggests a new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases and available online. The findings suggest pediatric immunization ...More

January 24, 2013

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Children With Egg Allergies Can Safely Receive Flu Vaccine

Egg-allergic children, including those with a history of anaphylaxis to egg, can safely receive a single dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine, according to a new study from the University of Michigan. Historically, the CDC recommended that the seasonal influenza vaccine ...More

January 22, 2013

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Nearly Half of Children Under 2 Years of Age Receive Some Vaccinations Late

In a new study published today in JAMA Pediatrics, Kaiser Permanente researchers found that 49 percent of children ages 2-24 months did not receive all recommended vaccinations or did not get vaccinated according to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices schedule. ...More

January 22, 2013

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Health Law Expert Says Flu Vaccines Should be Mandated for Healthcare Workers

The widespread flu reports are a harsh reminder of the importance of influenza vaccines; this is particularly true for healthcare workers, says Elizabeth Sepper, JD, health law expert and professor of law at Washington University in St. Louis. “One-third of healthcare ...More

January 21, 2013

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National Cancer Institute Answers Three Big Questions About HPV Vaccination

In 2009, more than 30,000 people in the U.S. learned they had cancer linked to the human papillomavirus, or HPV. This virus is best known for causing cervical cancer, but it’s also the culprit behind many cancers of the mouth, throat, anus, and genitals. Unlike many forms ...More

January 18, 2013

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JAMA Commentary Explores Common Arguments Against Influenza Vaccination

JAMA has posted a Viewpoint titled “Influenza Prevention Update: Examining Common Arguments Against Influenza Vaccination.” In this Viewpoint, Thomas R. Talbot, MD, MPH, and H. Keipp Talbot, MD, MPH, from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, say that with influenza ...More

January 18, 2013

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IOM Report Details Strategy for Monitoring Safety of Childhood Immunization Schedule

A review of the available evidence underscores the safety of the federal childhood immunization schedule, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. Should signals indicate the need for investigation of the schedule, however, the report offers a framework for ...More

January 16, 2013

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American College of Physicians Calls for Immunizations for All Healthcare Providers

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has approved a policy recommendation that all healthcare providers (HCPs) be immunized against influenza; diphtheria; hepatitis B; measles, mumps, and rubella; pertussis (whooping cough); and varicella (chickenpox) according to the ...More

January 14, 2013

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Children Once in Danger of Flu Shot Can Get Vaccinated

The flu is responsible for the hospitalization of more than 21,100 children under the age of 5 annually. Yet according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), up to 2 percent of children may not be receiving the vaccination this year. The reason? ...More

January 11, 2013

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Flu Vaccine Rates in Children Remain Lower Than Expected

This year's flu season is in full swing with 41 states now reporting widespread illness. Unfortunately, not enough children are getting the flu shot even though health officials recommend that all children 6 months and older get the vaccine. According to a new study by ...More

January 11, 2013

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