Antibody Response to Egg- and Cell-Grown Influenza A
Adults who received the flu vaccine in 2017 to 2018 had higher antibody titers against the egg-adapted vaccine and lower titers against circulating virus.
Vaccination
The CDC Estimates 2018-2019 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness
Influenza vaccine efficacy, between November 23, 2018 and February 2, 2019, was 47% overall and 61% for young children.
44.4 Million Estimated to Be Diagnosed With Cervical Cancer by 2069
In the absence of further intervention, in the next 50 years, an estimated 44.4 million women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer globally.
2017-2018 Influenza Vaccine Prevents Substantial Burden
The current available influenza vaccine may have prevented substantial cases of influenza-associated adverse outcomes.
Rotavirus Vaccine Coverage Remains Lower Than DTaP Vaccine
In addition to sociodemographic factors, preterm birth and older age were associated with lower rotavirus vaccine coverage.
Two-Dose Rabies PEP Vaccine as Effective as Four-Dose Schedule
A 2-dose single-visit intradermal postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) rabies vaccine schedule was as immunologically effective and safe as a 4-dose schedule.
How Common Is Anaphylaxis Following Vaccination?
To investigate the incidence of anaphylaxis after vaccination, study authors reviewed data submitted to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) between 1990 and 2016.
Adacel Approved for Repeat Vaccination Against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis
The approval was based on data from the Td537 study which included individuals 18-64 years old who had received a dose of Adacel 8-12 years prior (N=1330).
WHO: Vaccine Hesitancy a Major Global Health Threat
Percentage of U.S. children 19 to 35 months who have not been vaccinated has quadrupled since 2001.
Prior Influenza Vaccination Not Associated With Future Vaccine Efficacy in Children
Prior-season influenza vaccination history was not associated with reduced vaccine effectiveness in children.
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