Just 7 percent of US adults have gotten updated COVID-19 vaccine
Oct 27, 2023
The new shot targets a highly contagious variant that is in wide circulation nationwide.
COVID-19 vaccination bests natural immunity for cutting death, hospitalizations
Dec 28, 2022
Natural immunity, however, was tied to a lower incidence of new infection.
Trust is most important tool in combating ‘infodemic’ surrounding vaccine confidence, expert says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2024
At the end of the day, building trust is the most important way that providers can combat the “infodemic” surrounding vaccine confidence, according to one public health expert.
Electronic reminders boost flu vaccine uptake in older adults
Mar 22, 2023
Letters highlighting the potential cardiovascular benefits of influenza vaccination were found to be particularly effective.
No increase in Guillain-Barré syndrome seen after COVID-19 vaccination in adults
Oct 17, 2022
The reporting rate of Guillain-Barré syndrome was higher compared with other vaccinations, but the rate was within the incidence range for the general population.
FDA approves Pfizer RSV vaccine for older adults
Jun 01, 2023
The CDC is expected to meet later in the month to adopt vaccine recommendations for older Americans.
Bivalent vaccine provides added protection against BA.5, XBB/XBB.1.5
Jan 26, 2023
Additional protection against symptomatic infection was provided for people who previously had received monovalent vaccine doses.
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US to drop most COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week as emergency ends
May 02, 2023
White House COVID-19 coordinator Ashish Jha said the goal now is to continue to encourage vaccinations.
Increasing staff vaccination at nursing homes cuts COVID-19 infections
Jan 05, 2023
An increase in vaccination rate was linked to fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths among residents and cases among staff members.