Vaccines

In a study of over 675,000 mother-infant pairs, researchers investigated the clinical effectiveness of prenatal Tdap and how the effectiveness varies by gestational age at immunization.

It has been suggested that risk of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is elevated post-vaccination. In a recent study, researchers examined risk among patients given a variety of vaccinations.

Using data from the National Immunization Survey-Flu, researchers investigated the impact of provider recommendation for influenza vaccination on rates of receipt in children, as well as variables...

In a new study, researchers aimed to determine whether an additional early dose of the measles vaccine could have beneficial effects on mortality rates and protective antibody levels among children aged 4...

Here, we have put together our breakdown of this month’s most important infectious disease news and highlights.

The authors of a recent study aimed to investigate whether children with autism spectrum disorder and their younger siblings receive their remaining scheduled vaccines following ASD diagnosis, and how these...

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued guidance on the use of a new vaccine for protection against hepatitis B virus.

In a new study, researchers investigated whether ceasing methotrexate in the 2 weeks following seasonal influenza vaccination affected the vaccine’s immunogenicity in patients with RA. Changes in disease...

Researchers are investigating possible causes of a resurgence in US cases of pertussis. Data identified potential vaccine failure and increased outbreaks of the disease.

Researchers recently evaluated the effects of influenza vaccination on postoperative pneumonia and in-hospital mortality risks among geriatric patients who underwent major surgery.