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New Guideline: Vaccinations OK With Few Tweaks for Rheum Patients

No reason to withhold in vast majority of cases, ACR panel says

Jan 05, 2023
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Expanding Vaccination Pay, 'Public Option' Fuel Debate Among AMA Delegates

Resolutions also advocate for greater accuracy in Medicare Advantage plan offerings and more

Nov 14, 2022
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High-Dose Flu Vaccine Promising for Mortality Benefits in Older Adults

Danish pilot study lays groundwork for larger trial looking for better CV outcomes

Aug 28, 2022
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ACIP Backs 'Enhanced' Flu Vaccine for Seniors

Committee also supports additional vaccine options for pneumococcal disease and MMR

Jun 23, 2022
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Finally, Real-World Effectiveness Data on Pfizer Boosters Across Ages

Israeli data show protection remarkably similar against infection

Dec 08, 2021
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Year in Review: Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Vaccine development for older adults continued apace, virus roared back in kids

Dec 03, 2021
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Nursing Homes Have More Than Just a COVID Problem

Facilities must learn from the pandemic and improve infection control for a range of diseases

Nov 15, 2021
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CDC Panel Champions 'Mix and Match' Booster Strategy

Unanimous vote for boosters in certain groups, without specifying which vaccine they should be

Oct 21, 2021
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ACIP Streamlines Pneumococcal Vaccine Recs

Also endorses recombinant zoster vaccine for immunocompromised adults

Oct 20, 2021
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Vaccine Could Be Shot in the Arm Against RSV in Older Adults

CYPRESS proof-of-concept study shows high efficacy against acute illness

Oct 03, 2021
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Could More Mask Mandates Stop the Delta Surge?

Many wonder if masks are really still needed to reverse the growing number of cases

Sep 29, 2021
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Vaccinated Nursing Home Residents Not Immune to COVID Outbreaks

French study adds evidence about vaccine efficacy in challenging population

Sep 13, 2021
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Bell's Palsy After COVID Vaccines Still Very Rare

New study looks at Pfizer, CoronaVac shots in Hong Kong

Aug 16, 2021
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First Dose or Booster, Every COVID Shot Matters

Don't give up on encouraging patients to get the vaccine

Aug 16, 2021
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