Research Summaries

vaccination
vaccination
05/10/2018
The authors of a recent study aimed to investigate whether children with autism spectrum disorder and their younger siblings receive their remaining scheduled vaccines following ASD diagnosis, and how these...
05/10/2018
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Hepatitis B Vaccine
04/20/2018
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued guidance on the use of a new vaccine for protection against hepatitis B virus.
04/20/2018
Influenza Vaccine
Influenza Vaccine
04/13/2018
In a new study, researchers investigated whether ceasing methotrexate in the 2 weeks following seasonal influenza vaccination affected the vaccine’s immunogenicity in patients with RA. Changes in disease...
04/13/2018
pertussis
pertussis
03/29/2018
Researchers are investigating possible causes of a resurgence in US cases of pertussis. Data identified potential vaccine failure and increased outbreaks of the disease.
03/29/2018
Influenza Vaccine
Influenza Vaccine
02/22/2018
Researchers recently evaluated the effects of influenza vaccination on postoperative pneumonia and in-hospital mortality risks among geriatric patients who underwent major surgery.
02/22/2018
vaccinations
vaccinations
02/20/2018
Researchers recently assessed the effects of maternal influenza and Tdap vaccinations during pregnancy on the risks of infant hospitalization and death during the first 6 months of life.
02/20/2018
vaccination
vaccination
02/06/2018
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has released a new 2018 recommended immunization schedule, which includes new recommendations for the herpes zoster and measles, mumps, and rubella...
02/06/2018
vaccinations
vaccinations
12/28/2017
Despite recommendations for Tdap, pneumococcal, influenza and herpes zoster among adults in the US, vaccination coverage continues to be low. In a recent study, researchers investigated factors that...
12/28/2017
vaccinations
vaccinations
12/27/2017
Researchers recently evaluated the effect of school-located influenza vaccination programs vs usual care on the rates of influenza vaccination among adolescents attending urban and suburban schools.
12/27/2017
vaccinations
vaccinations
12/17/2017
Although evidence has shown that the current vaccination schedule is safe, the number of parents delaying or refusing to vaccinate their children has increased in recent years. In a recent study,...
12/17/2017