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Launched last year, the American Lung Association's MyShot Campaign highlights the dangers of influenza for people 50 years of age and...
Nov 06, 2019 | Kim Rodgers
From December 1-7, 2019, we observe National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) to remind people six months and older that it’s not too...
Oct 24, 2019 | Kim Rodgers
Parents consider health professionals their most trusted source of information when it comes to vaccines. When talking to parents...
With recent outbreaks of measles across the U.S., ensuring parents have access to accurate and credible information about vaccines is...
In mid-September, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted Current Issues in Vaccines Fall 2019 to discuss the following: HPV...
The U.S. officially eliminated measles nearly 20 years ago. Yet, this year, more than 1,100 cases have been reported, despite being...
Vaccines are a notable public health achievement, which have helped to significantly reduce childhood morbidity, mortality and disease...
Today CDC released the 2016-2018 NIS-Child report and the 2018-19 kindergarten vaccination coverage report. The reports are published...
Oct 17, 2019 | Kimberly Sharpe-Scott
To help raise awareness about the risks associated with measles and the importance of prevention through vaccination, the National...
Launched last year, the American Lung Association's MyShot Campaign highlights the dangers of influenza for people 50 years of age and older and particularly for people with one or more chronic medical condition (e.g., lung disease, heart disease, diabetes).
From December 1-7, 2019, we observe National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) to remind people six months and older that it’s not too late to get a flu vaccine. To help promote this important information in your communities, check out the below resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Parents consider health professionals their most trusted source of information when it comes to vaccines. When talking to parents about vaccines, it's important to make a strong, effective recommendation and allow time for parents to ask questions.
With recent outbreaks of measles across the U.S., ensuring parents have access to accurate and credible information about vaccines is key to increasing vaccine acceptance. As a trusted source of information about vaccines, healthcare professionals can play a key role in establishing trust and educating parents and patients on the important role that vaccines play […]
In mid-September, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted Current Issues in Vaccines Fall 2019 to discuss the following: HPV vaccine for 27- to 45-year olds: Routine recommendation? PCV13 vaccine for older adults: Is it making a difference? Influenza vaccine: A rough year Meningococcal B vaccine: When do you need a booster dose?
The U.S. officially eliminated measles nearly 20 years ago. Yet, this year, more than 1,100 cases have been reported, despite being preventable by vaccine. The CDC says the majority of cases are among those who were not vaccinated.
Vaccines are a notable public health achievement, which have helped to significantly reduce childhood morbidity, mortality and disease outbreaks. Although science supports their effectiveness, misinformation and hesitancy still exists. In September, APHA hosted a webinar to explore effective strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.
Today CDC released the 2016-2018 NIS-Child report and the 2018-19 kindergarten vaccination coverage report. The reports are published online at https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/. Interactive state level and trend data are available online at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vaxview/. CDC’s priority messages include: The US has already had 22 measles outbreaks in 2019, and most cases were among people who...
To help raise awareness about the risks associated with measles and the importance of prevention through vaccination, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) recently launched a new campaign featuring an online toolkit.
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