Flu vaccine could also protect from pneumonia
Vaccination against influenza was associated with a significantly reduced risk for influenza pneumonia requiring hospitalization among both children and adults, according to the results of a study...
View ArticleImprovement in adult vaccination rates still needed
The rate of routine vaccination among adults remains suboptimal, particularly among racial and ethnic minority groups, according to the results of a study published recently in the American Journal of...
View ArticleStudy: Early flu shots better for healthcare providers
Healthcare workers can set an example for their patients, but forced influenza vaccinations in hospitals have been met with some resistance over the years. A new study from Mexico, however, shows that...
View ArticleOnline tools can help PCPs aid patients traveling abroad
Despite the fact that more than 1 billion people travel internationally, few American adults are up-to-date on their recommended vaccinations. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
View ArticleCDC recommends MenB, HPV vaccines for adults
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its immunization schedule for adults, and it includes a number of changes including the addition of new options to fight serogroup B...
View ArticleVaccine could prevent Alzheimer’s-inducing plaques
Researchers in California are working on a new vaccine that uses immunotherapy to prevent the formation of plaques believed to contribute to Alzheimer’s disease. The vaccine is being tested by a team...
View ArticleReport: Medicare coverage of adult vaccines is lacking
Medicare recipients are paying more out-of-pocket costs than individuals enrolled in commercial plans when it comes to recommended vaccinations for adults, according to a new report. The Avalere...
View ArticleResearchers prepare to test Cuban lung cancer vaccine
When the borders between the United States and Cuba opened, so did the door to collaboration, and now American researchers are optimistic about beginning clinical trials on a Cuban lung cancer...
View ArticleMorning vaccinations may boost immune response
It may sound simple, but the key to improved vaccination efficacy may be the time of day that a vaccine is administered, according to a new report. The study, “Morning vaccination enhances antibody...
View ArticleChitosan could boost body’s immune response to vaccines
As researchers work to find new ways to harness the body’s immune response to fight diseases like cancer, a new report reveals that certain adjuvants may be the key. Adjuvants enhance the body’s...
View ArticleResearch team uses Google to predict disease outbreaks
Google reportedly processes an average of 40,000 searches every second, totaling billions each day. Now, researchers say it can also help track outbreaks and highlight the importance of vaccination...
View ArticleSoil bacterium could help combat stress, psychiatric problems
Bacterium naturally found in soil may have healing effects when prepared as an immunization, according to a new study. The study, “Immunization with a heat-killed preparation of the environmental...
View ArticleResearch team moves toward clinical trials of HIV vaccine
Although it could be more than a decade before it can be used in clinical practice, researchers at Oregon Health & Science University’s (OHSU) Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute have developed a...
View ArticlePersonalizing flu may boost vaccine compliance rates
For a variety of reasons, there are just some individuals who refuse to get flu shots. That decision, however, can be dangerous and costly.New research using principles of psychology and economics...
View ArticleNew pneumococcal vaccine may fight all strains of disease
Pneumococcus bacteria—the culprit behind pneumonia, meningitis, bronchitis and ear infections—causes nearly 15 million infections each year, and is a leading cause of death in children under 5....
View ArticleResearchers advance tests of ‘promising’ chlamydia vaccine
A research team in Canada believes it has a good shot at creating the first-ever successful vaccine against chlamydia in humans. Although human trials are still a few years away, researchers say the...
View ArticleHow to improve your practice's vaccine procurement process
During the early 1990s, our world of medical practice took a drastic turn. Managed care was introduced, and physicians found themselves in the position of having to accept insurance company contracts...
View ArticleTop 5 tips to improve your practice's vaccine process
For those practices that do not routinely offer vaccinations, or are struggling to maintain a successful program, we would like to offer a basic outline of the process. Adhering to this process should...
View Article7 strategies to maintain a successful vaccine program
With value-based care now a reality, here are some tips to keep your immunization program on track to benefit patients and your practice.Inventory. A weekly inventory count can keep the appropriate...
View ArticleTop vaccination errors—and how to avoid them
Administering the wrong vaccine and vaccinating someone of the wrong age are the most common vaccination errors, according to a new report from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)...
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