Meeting Coverage
ACIP
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
Latest ACIP Meetings
Committee also passed new recommendations on vaccines against Ebola, orthopoxviruses
Also endorses recombinant zoster vaccine for immunocompromised adults
Committee also voted on dengue, rabies vaccines for kids
CDC advisors back continued "pause" until more data available
Includes changes to menACWY, zoster, and language about severe allergic reactions to flu vax
Unanimous panel hopes to increase flexibility for providers
Hepatitis A recommendations expanded for people with HIV; panel stands pat on flu vaccine policy
Also, ACIP issues new language on vaccines for anthrax and Japanese encephalitis
Homelessness denotes increased risk for contracting disease
Committee also heard data on cell-cultured influenza vaccines
Unanimous vote to support use as post-exposure prophylaxis
Two more doses needed if infant still non-responsive after testing, committee advises
Interim recommendation not to use intranasal spray
Also MenACWY vaccines recommended for persons with HIV