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Vaccines
Using patient portals to improve flu shot rates
July 29, 2021
Patient portals can be a powerful communication tool for both clinician and family, but can they also be used to improve uptake of the annual influenza vaccine?
Improving flu shot rates in hospitalized children
July 27, 2021
Hospitalized children are often at risk of influenza morbidity and mortality, which means that influenza vaccination before discharge can help mitigate those risks. A study discusses how a quality improvement program could make a difference.
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.
Keeping your child safe from COVID-19 this summer
July 08, 2021
Parents and children are eager to get back to “normal” as the number of COVID-19 cases drops, so targeted education and individualized advice are important for families in an almost post–COVID-19 world. Pediatricians can provide guidance about what is and isn’t safe.
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.
Role of safety concerns in HPV vaccine refusal
June 30, 2021
There are many reasons why a caregiver may refuse to have his or her child receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, including safety concerns. A research letter examines whether those concerns have increased.
Do flu shots during pregnancy lead to adverse childhood health outcomes?
June 14, 2021
Many pregnant women are given the season influenza vaccination to provide protection for both mother and child. A study examines whether this vaccination is linked to adverse health outcomes in childhood.
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.
Improving HPV vaccine rates by training clinicians
May 27, 2021
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is a key intervention for a number of cancers, but the opportunity to discuss the vaccine is missed all too often. Could an online educational program help clinicians improve their HPV vaccine communication strategies?