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Vaccination and Immunization
Exploring the efficacy and safety of rotavirus vaccines
July 12, 2021
Rotavirus can lead to gastrointestinal concerns that can be hazardous to children when rehydration isn’t readily available, which means that a safe, effective vaccine could be life-saving. A meta-analysis examines the safety and efficacy of available immunizations.
Using education to tackle parents' concerns about the flu shot
July 07, 2021
Educating families to alleviate fear in pediatric populations regarding the flu vaccine will improve the vaccination rate and protect high-risk children. Due to the negative effects of the flu in children with diabetes, it is vital that at-risk youth be vaccinated.
A talk with Dr. Jeffrey Gerber on the COVID-19 vaccine for children under 12
June 30, 2021
Contemporary Pediatrics speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Gerber about when we will see COVID-19 vaccines for children aged less than 12 years.
ISV congress offers vaccine updates and information on hypersensitivity
June 04, 2021
The last meeting of the COVID-19 vaccine congress from the International Society for Vaccines (ISV) provided information on the hypersensitivity events tied to mRNA vaccines as well as the most recent information on the Janssen and Novavax vaccines.
Moderna announces COVID-19 vaccine is effective and safe in teens
May 25, 2021
The company has publicized data from the TeenCOVE study of the vaccine along with plans to seek authorization in the coming weeks.
Addressing parental concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine
May 14, 2021
Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with Dr. Donna Hallas to discuss how to communicate with parents as well as how to address vaccines missed because of the pandemic.
AAP urges all youths get COVID-19 vaccine
May 12, 2021
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a statement that urges parents get all children and teenagers aged 12 and older vaccinated with Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, which recently had its authorization expanded.
Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine expanded to kids aged 12 to 15
May 11, 2021
The US Food and Drug Administration expanded the emergency use authorization of the 2-dose vaccine to include children aged 12 to 15 years.
ISV COVID-19 vaccine update highlights Chinese vaccines
May 05, 2021
The International Society for Vaccines (ISV) presented its fifth update on COVID-19 vaccines around the world. This update focused on vaccines produced in China.
Analysis of COVID-19 clinical trials: A guide to reducing vaccine hesitancy
April 13, 2021
Tackling vaccine hesitancy for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is going to be an important component of achieving the herd immunity needed to end the pandemic.