Vaccines

The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) held a recent briefing on flu season as 49 states report widespread flu activity.

The New Jersey Department of Health issued a public health alert, warning of potential measles exposure at Newark Liberty International Airport.

GlaxoSmithKline has announced that the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research has approved expanding the indication for their influenza vaccine to include use in those 6 months of age and older.

Health officials across the United States have their hands full as hepatitis A cases continue to spring up.

Richard Haupt, MD, MPH, discusses what would be required to adequately implement the delivery of a future C. diff vaccine.

Most of the United States is now seeing widespread flu activity, as health officials urge flu sufferers to receive antiviral treatment as soon as possible.

William Schaffner, MD explains why pregnant women should get vaccinated against flu.

The estimated global burden of the disease ranges from 11 to 20 million cases and contributes to about 128,000 to 161,000 deaths each year.

With 13 more states reporting widespread flu activity in week 51, flu season continued to ramp up in the final weeks of 2017.

Richard Haupt, MD, MPH, sheds light on the Clostridium difficile Vaccine Efficacy Trial (CLOVER).

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The only way individuals can reduce their risk of getting shingles is to get vaccinated; luckily, a new vaccine has recently been approved by the FDA.

William Schaffner, MD, discusses efforts to develop a universal flu vaccine.

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Richard Haupt, MD, MPH, discusses the process for developing a vaccine.

We’ve compiled the best ways to fight back against colds and flu viruses this holiday season.

A new study conducted by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston investigators finds that male virgins can still acquire HPV, underscoring the need for vaccination.

More states are reporting widespread flu activity as CDC researchers up their annual estimate of flu deaths around the world.

William Schaffner, MD, explains the strengths and weaknesses of the flu vaccine.

Individuals with an egg allergy do not need to avoid the annual flu shot.

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Richard Haupt, MD, MPH, discusses the different pharmaceutical companies’ efforts to develop a C. difficile vaccine.

New CDC study yields higher estimate of seasonal flu-related deaths worldwide.

As new flu deaths are reported throughout the United States, a pair of studies highlights some of the strengths and weaknesses of the flu shot.

William Schaffner, MD, shares stories to motivate patients and health care providers to receive the flu vaccine.

Five outbreaks of hepatitis A continue to beat down on several states; can addressing the homelessness crisis prevent future outbreaks from happening?

Predicting the next infectious disease outbreak may be possible by analyzing trends on Twitter and Google.

Richard Haupt, MD, MPH, explains how Pfizer is addressing the need for a C. difficile vaccine.

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A pair of studies recently conducted as part of the Human Vaccines Project are giving new insight into the human immune system and how researchers can develop better vaccines.