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Vaccine News You Can Use

Colorado Academy of Family Physicians

Walt Larimore, MD This respiratory illness season is a busy one for immunization recommendations and guidelines. The post Vaccine News You Can Use appeared first on Colorado Academy of Family Physicians. Keep an eye out for his article in the.

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Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Research Is Proving Them Right.

Physician's Weekly

Kim Beckham, an insurance agent in Victoria, Texas, had seen friends suffer so badly from shingles that she wanted to receive the first approved shingles vaccine as soon as it became available, even if she had to pay for it out-of-pocket. Some older people are really eager to be vaccinated. Kennedy Jr.,

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Influenza vaccine effective against severe illness in children

Medical Xpress

Influenza vaccine is effective for preventing severe influenza illness among children, according to a study published online Dec. 27 in JAMA Network Open.

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High-Risk Older Adults Lack Knowledge, Awareness of RSV Vaccine

Physician's Weekly

Knowledge of RSV disease and RSV vaccine eligibility is low among hospitalized older adults, according to a study published online April 1 in JAMA Network Open. were RSV-vaccinated and unvaccinated, respectively. were unsure if they were eligible for vaccination or thought they were not. The researchers found that 47.2%

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CDC Vaccine Expert Resigns After RFK Jr. Cuts Advisers

Physician's Weekly

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has resigned, warning that changes in leadership may weaken the country’s vaccine program. It makes recommendations on use of vaccines in the U.S. At least three of the new members have spoken out against mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. vaccine program. “We Kennedy Jr. Kennedy Jr.

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Flu vaccine 36 percent effective against influenza A(H3N2)-related illnesses during 2021-2022 flu season

Medical Xpress

For the 2021 to 2022 influenza season, influenza vaccines were 36 percent effective against influenza A(H3N2)-related illnesses, according to a study published online Dec. 12 in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

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New RSV vaccine may prevent illness in infants, seniors

Medical Xpress

An RSV vaccine developed by Pfizer provides safe and effective protection in both seniors and newborns, clinical trial results show.