Efficacy of Quadrivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine in Young Children
In children aged 6–35 months, vaccination with 2 doses of IIV4 can protect against influenza and reduces the frequency of severe outcomes.
Vaccines
SynGEM Intranasal Vaccine for RSV Generates Durable Immune Response
SynGEM, an intranasal subunit vaccine that introduces the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), has demonstrated efficacy in actuating lasting immune responses in humans.
AAP: Nasal Spray Vaccine Against Flu Acceptable in 2019 to 2020
Based on current data, AAP Board of Directors says either injection or nasal spray vaccination OK
AAP: Social Media Companies Must Curb Spread of Vaccine Myths
Google, Facebook, and Pinterest need to take more action against the growing threat to children posed by online misinformation about vaccines.
Effects of Sequential Influenza A Vaccination on Antibody Waning
Postvaccination antibody titers against influenza A similar across successive vaccinations but efficacy wanes with vaccine rates.
New York City Measles Outbreak Cases Reach 121
The number of measles cases in the New York City outbreak that began last October in the Orthodox Jewish community has reached 121.
Flu Vaccination During Pregnancy Does Not Cause Miscarriage
An influenza vaccine cannot cause a pregnant woman to miscarry.
Examining Pregnant Women’s Attitudes Toward a Zika Vaccine Trial
Pregnant women placed a high premium on clinical evidence when considering whether or not to participate in a hypothetic clinical trial of a Zika virus vaccine.
FDA Head Says Feds May Intervene to Cut Vaccine Exemptions
The US government may have to take steps to reduce vaccine exemptions for children if states do not do it.
Newly Approved Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Provides Better Value, Lower Costs
The new recombinant zoster vaccine features a lower cost-effectiveness ratio than other recommended adult vaccines.
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