NFID Survey: Fewer Than 1 in 5 Americans Are Concerned About Respiratory Viruses
September 26th 2024The findings are from a National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) survey showing many Americans are not thinking about flu, COVID-19, RSV, or pneumococcal disease, and many respondents do not plan to get vaccinated this fall.
CDC Provides Additional Data on RSV Vaccines’ Safety, Rationale on Recommendations
August 7th 2024In this week’s edition of MMWR, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on the vaccines’ safety profile for each of the FDA approved immunizations and rationale for the recommended age groups.
Exploring the Dual Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccination in Mitigating Asthma Symptoms in Children
Published: July 11th 2024 | Updated: July 11th 2024Matthew M Davis, MD, MAPP elaborates on how higher COVID-19 vaccination rates may curb the virus, alleviate childhood asthma symptoms, and protect against other common colds.
Are Combination Respiratory Virus Vaccines the Way of the Future?
June 19th 2024With the recent phase 3 data results of the Moderna COVID-19-influenza combination vaccine, the company is working towards regulatory approval and opens the door to possible protection against multiple viruses with less immunizations.