Vaccines
Conference Coverage
Offering HPV vaccine at age 9 linked to greater series completion
Despite recommendations to bundle HPV vaccine administration with that of Tdap and meningococcal vaccines, offering it sooner increases the...
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Innovations in pediatric chronic pain management
Virtual reality, bundled visits, and massage therapists are among innovative options at centers for treating kids’ chronic pain.
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Partial immunization leaves children and communities at risk, study finds
The strongest association with not completing the vaccine series was moving across state lines and not having insurance.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves RSV monoclonal antibody for all infants
The long-acting antibody is given as a single intramuscular injection.
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HPV rates skyrocket despite safe, effective vaccine
Low public awareness of the dangers of HPV may be behind young people’s poor vaccination rates.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA panel backs new COVID booster focusing only on variants
Panelists also raised other questions during the meeting, including concerns about moves toward tying COVID vaccinations into the model of annual...
From the Journals
COVID vaccines safe for young children, study finds
“These results can provide reassurance to clinicians, parents, and policymakers alike.”
From the Journals
Safety remains top parent concern for HPV vaccine
Though parents’ concerns about safety and side effects have increased for the HPV vaccine, other reasons for declining the vaccine have decreased...
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Here’s how we can rebuild trust in vaccines
“Even if it’s the wildest conspiracy theory I’ve ever heard, that is my opportunity to show them that I’m listening and to empathize.”
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Study of hospitalizations in Canada quantifies benefit of COVID-19 vaccine to reduce death, ICU admissions
Unvaccinated patients were found to be up to 15 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than fully vaccinated patients.
Conference Coverage
New drugs in primary care: Lessons learned from COVID-19
Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir has helped keep many patients out of the hospital, says internist.