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Vaccination and Immunization
Fewer children than adults getting COVID-19 vaccinations
October 05, 2022
Study links discrepancy to adults’ misbeliefs about vaccine safety.
Pfizer and BioNTech request Emergency Use Authorization for Omicron booster
September 28, 2022
Pfizer and BioNTech have applied to the FDA for Emergency Use Authorization of their Omicron BA.4/BA.5-adapted bivalent vaccine booster for use in pediatric patients aged 3 to 11 years.
Influenza effects and prevention in children
September 28, 2022
In a recent report, the American Academy of Pediatrics discussed how influenza affects children and how it can be prevented.
COVID-19 vaccine associated with increased menstrual cycle length
September 28, 2022
In a recent study, participants who had received a COVID-19 vaccine saw an average increase in menstrual cycle length of less than 1 day.
AAP discusses importance of immunization information systems
September 27, 2022
In a new statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics outlines the importance of immunization information systems.
Hepatitis B risks vs vaccine risks
September 14, 2022
In 2 new education documents, Physicians for Informed Consent outlines the risks of Hepatitis B compared to the risks of the Hepatitis B vaccination.
Maternal vaccination reduces risk of infant COVID-19 hospitalization
September 12, 2022
Infants of fully vaccinated mothers had fewer cases of hospitalization from COVID-19 than those unvaccinated.
CDC recommends updated COVID-19 boosters ahead of possible fall surge
September 06, 2022
Move comes after FDA give emergency use authorization for bivalent vaccines.
COVID-19 vaccination reduces risk of adverse maternal-fetal outcomes
September 05, 2022
In a recent study, investigators found lower rates of COVID-19 infection and other adverse outcomes in vaccinated pregnant people over those unvaccinated.
FDA approves ‘updated boosters’ to fight COVID-19 omicron variants
September 01, 2022
Latest emergency use authorizations for Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines.