Immunization

The new vaccine, Flublok, is made using cultured insect cells and can be produced much more rapidly than conventional flu vaccines, which are grown in chicken eggs.

Flu shots are in short supply as the 2012-2013 season ramps up a month earlier than usual, but there are signs that this year's outbreak may peak early as well.

Marty Feltner, PharmD, works to expand patient coverage with vaccines and implemented Nebraska's first international travel vaccine clinic in 2006.

Since 2010, the CDC has recommended that all Americans older than 6 months receive the annual influenza vaccine, but coverage rates have so far fallen short of goals.

The United States is on track to have the most cases of whooping cough in 5 decades--and waning vaccine effectiveness may be to blame.

The pneumococcal vaccine is among the most commonly delayed, putting children and others at risk of deadly disease.

Influenza and pneumococcal vaccination both appear to reduce the mortality rate of patients with end-stage renal disease, according to results of a recent study.

Immunocompromised adults should receive the Prevnar 13 vaccine in addition to the Pneumovax 23 vaccine, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended.

Long after the rash heals, the painful symptoms of shingles may persist for some patients.

Pharmacy immunization, disease management, and counseling programs improve patient health, and are used more often than traditional sources, a report suggests.

In a New York City-based study, text message reminders showed promise in boosting the rate of influenza vaccinations among low-income children and adolescents.

Increased use of pneumococcal vaccines generally leads to a reduction in the prevalence of drug-resistant pneumococcal strains, a study finds.

The FDA has issued guidelines to review generic versions of biotech agents, which are made from biological rather than chemical building blocks.

New data indicate that statins may be able to complement immunization and antiviral drugs in reducing mortality in patients hospitalize with the flu.

Findings from a new study suggest that Twitter can be used to identify immunization patterns and track attitudes on vaccinations.

Flu shot campaigns can help change the image of the community pharmacy image into one of a community health center. Are you taking advantage?

Persistent worries about the safety of childhood vaccines could undercut national immununization efforts, a new survey finds.

Increases in supply, new vaccine options, and a growing number of venues offering vaccines are all contributing to a spike in the numbers.

Despite their effectiveness, vaccinations and influenza antiviral drugs are still underutilized among children and adolescents, a new report states.

A federal panel has concluded that vaccines cause very few side effects, and found no evidence that they cause autism or type 1 diabetes.

Myths about the safety and effectiveness of influenza vaccines prevent many health care professionals from getting vaccinated.

A new study finds that different types of flu vaccines can provide adequate protection against matching seasonal flu strains in young children.

Pharmacists can take advantage of back-to-school time to promote year-round adherence to protect children from contagious diseases.