Influenza Vaccination in Pediatric Emergency Departments
Influenza vaccination in the pediatric emergency department setting appears to be a cost-effective strategy.
Vaccines
Temporary MTX Discontinuation Improves Flu Vaccine Immunogenicity in RA
Temporary discontinuation of methotrexate after influenza vaccination is associated with improved immunogenicity of vaccination in RA.
Pneumococcal Vaccination Uptake Lower in Minority Populations
Low education and low income are linked to lower uptakes of PCV13 in minorities 65 years and older.
Season-to-Season Examination of Flu Shot Rates: No Change Among Pediatric Patients
Despite the loss of the live attenuated influenza vaccine, overall immunization rates in children 2-17 remained steady.
AAP Update: 2017-2018 Pediatric Influenza Vaccination Recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against the use of the quadrivalent live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4).
Nasal Spray Availability Impacts Pediatric Influenza Vaccination Rates
Fewer children were immunized against influenza once the CDC ruled out use of the nasal spray.
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection Risk In Infants Impacted by Maternal Vaccination
Hospitalization risk was increased in infants of vaccinated vs nonvaccinated mothers only during the first 90 days of life.
Can A Vaccine Prevent the Common Cold?
There is no conclusive evidence to support the use of vaccines for preventing the common cold.
Efficacy of 2015-2016 Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine in Children
Data from the 2015-2016 season shows that the live attenuated influenza vaccine was ineffective among children ages 2-17.
Does High-Dose Flu Vaccine Reduce Hospitalizations in Nursing Home Residents?
Influenza and pulmonary-related hospitalizations were lower in elderly patients who received the high-dose trivalent influenza vaccine vs the standard dose.
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