Vaccines

New research presented at the AAD Annual Meeting details the effects of a new, investigational genital herpes vaccine.

The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Advisory Committee has accepted recommendations from the World Health Organization on which flu vaccines to issue next season.

A new study compares infection rates before and after the human papillomavirus vaccine was introduced.

The relationship between vaccination against the influenza virus and the development of atrial fibrillation was examined in a recent study.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has released updates on its annual vaccine schedule for adults, including changes for HPV, Pneumococcal, and meningococcal group B vaccines.

A recent study tested the necessity of booster shots for the hepatitis B vaccine among individuals first vaccinated in 1981.

Researchers pinpointed 2 biomarkers that can predict whether older adults will respond well to vaccinations.

Two new studies compare the effectiveness of the flu shot vs. the nasal spray vaccine in children younger than 17 years old.

A new research study will examine the safety and effectiveness of a vaccine that targets amyloid buildup in adults with Down syndrome.

A new study has identified biomarkers that could help to predict vaccine efficacy and the risk of adverse side effects following vaccination.