August 20th 2025
Biennial HPV testing and higher vaccination rates could help South Korea eliminate cervical cancer up to a decade earlier than current policy.
August 19th 2025
The AAP recommends that all children aged 6 months to 23 months receive a COVID-19 vaccine, as this group is the highest risk for severe infection.
August 14th 2025
Among adolescents aged 13 to 17 years, coverage with 1 or more Tdap dose increased from 89% to 91.3% from 2023 to 2024, respectfully.
August 4th 2025
As families prepare for a new school year, pediatricians are essential in helping parents navigate immunization schedules and school requirements and ensuring vaccine confidence.
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COVID-19 vaccination reduces risk of adverse maternal-fetal outcomes
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
Latest emergency use authorizations for Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Vaccine on Spread of Disease
Paul A. Offit, MD, comments on spread of the COVID-19 virus in children who are vaccinated.
Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy
Vaccine and infectious disease experts address vaccine hesitancy and the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine in children.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Children
William J. Muller, MD, PhD; and Paul A. Offit, MD, discuss the impact of COVID-19 on children.
Differences in Response to Vaccines in Children Compared to Adults
Drs William J. Muller and Paul A. Offit discuss differences in response to vaccines in children compared to adults.
FDA grants emergency use of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, adjuvanted in patients 12 years and older
Novavax joins the growing list of COVID-19 vaccines including vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen
Parents express low confidence in pediatric COVID-19 vaccine
Only one-fifth of parents in a recent survey indicated intentions of getting their child the vaccine within 3 months of eligibility.
What's coming in the 2022-2023 flu season
Learn about the selected strains for this year’s flu season, flu vaccine recommendation changes, and newly licensed and forthcoming vaccine options.
Amid decline in immunizations, AAP urges parents to keep up to date with child vaccinations
As immunization rates fall in children, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a checkup with physicians.
HHS orders at least 105 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine for fall
Purchase follows FDA recommendation to include Omicron component in boosters.
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine efficacy against Omicron in children 5-11 years
In children 5-11 years old, 2 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine were moderately effective against documented, symptomatic Omicron infection.
Against COVID-19, both natural and vaccination-mediated protection wane over time
Patients with a history of infection who were also vaccinated had the strongest protection, the data showed.
AAP launches PSA on COVID-19 vaccine education for youngest children
Recently, the AAP announced the launch of a public health campaign to educate caregivers on the benefits of vaccinating all ages.
FDA approves Merck pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate vaccine for ages 6 weeks through 17 years
The FDA today approved the pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate vaccine for the prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease in infants and children.
FDA authorizes Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for children down to 6 months of age
The FDA today announces the EUA of both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for use in children aged 6 months and older.
PRIORIX FDA approval expands supply of MMR vaccines
In a video for Contemporary Pediatrics®, Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, discusses an expansion of vaccine access likely to come with the FDA approval of the PRIORIX vaccine.
FDA approves PRIORIX for measles, mumps, and rubella prevention
GSK plc today announced FDA approval of the PRIORIX vaccine for prevention of measles, mumps, and rubella.
Pfizer/BioNTech show high immune response in a booster dose against Omicron in clinical trial for children 5-11 years
Pfizer/BioNTech announce positive results for a third dose of their COVID-19 vaccine for children
Vaccines in development: What we can look forward to in preventing infectious diseases
What we can look forward to in preventing infectious diseases.
The CDC officially recommends the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 years
Rochelle Walensky, MD endorsed the recommendation from the members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to administer Pfizer/BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 years.
FDA OKs COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to include children aged 5 to 11 years.
FDA committee recommends COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) committee voted on whether the emergency use authorization should be extended to children aged 5 to 11 years.
FDA advisory panel discusses COVID-19 vaccine expansion for Pfizer/BioNTech
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is meeting to discuss amending the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years.
FDA approves cell-based flu vaccine for kids as young as 6 months
Seqirus’s FLUCELVAX® cell-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine has been approved to expand the age indication to children as young as 6 months of age by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Pfizer/BioNTech announce COVID-19 vaccine topline results for kids 5 to 12 years
Initial results from the trial indicate it was well-tolerated and promoted a good immune response.
Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses timeline for COVID-19 vaccines for young children
Anthony S. Fauci, MD, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, reveals when he believes a COVID-19 vaccine for children aged less than 12 years will be available.
AAP issues recommendations for 2021-2022 flu season
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued its recommendations for the upcoming influenza season, including guidance on administering the vaccine to patients with COVID-19.
Looking at how many lives have been saved by the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States
Although the vaccine rollout has snagged, the effort has already saved thousands.
Topline results for VAXNEUVANCE™ study in healthy infants announced
Merck has released promising topline results from their study of VAXNEUVANCE™, a 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, in infants.