Vaccine Campaign Would Take 6 to 9 Months to Curb COVID-19
When a safe and effective vaccine against COVID-19 becomes available, it is likely to take 6 to 9 months for enough Americans to get vaccinated to have a significant effect on the pandemic.
Preventive Medicine
States Should Prepare for COVID-19 Vaccine by November 1
The US Surgeon General said a COVID-19 vaccine is possible, but not probable, by November 1.
How to Improve LDCT Screening Rates in Persons at High Risk for Lung Cancer
Nurses working in primary care settings are well-situated to identify and educate patients at high risk of lung cancer who are eligible to undergo LDCT screening.
COVID-19: Influenza Vaccine Key in Mitigating Healthcare Burden During Flu Season
During the upcoming flu season, it is essential to ensure a high coverage rate of vaccination, particularly among populations who are vulnerable to COVID-19.
School-Located Influenza Vaccine Intervention Beneficial
A school-located influenza vaccination intervention is associated with a reduction in the incidence of influenza hospitalization.
Expired or Previously Used N95 Respirator Masks: Fitted Filtration Efficiencies Evaluated
Expired or previously used and sterilized N95 respirators can be used when new N95 respirators are unavailable during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ACIP: Influenza Vaccination Recommendations for 2020-2021
The ACIP has issued new guidelines for the prevention and control of seasonal influenza with vaccines for the 2020–2021 season.
HHS Authorizes Pharmacists to Administer Vaccines to Children
HHS issued the amendment in order to increase access to childhood vaccines and decrease the risk of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks as children return to daycare and school.
Influenza Vaccination Underutilized in Populations at High-Risk for Complications
Influenza vaccinations were found to be underutilized among groups who are considered to be at high risk for complications from infection.
Influenza Vaccination Appears Lower in Dialysis Facilities With More Minority Patients
Influenza vaccination appears lower at US dialysis facilities with higher proportions of Black and Hispanic patients.
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