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Are You Up to Speed? Test Your Knowledge on Pneumococcal Vaccination in Adults
Despite widespread availability of pneumococcal vaccines designed to reduce the risks for infection and invasive pneumococcal disease, coverage remains suboptimal among older adults and those with underlying medical conditions and risk factors. The development of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines offers new opportunities for improved protection against pneumococcal disease, but are you current with the latest evidence and guideline recommendations? If you're a puzzle enthusiast, dive into t... |
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Pediatric RSV Prevention " Unlocking New Insights
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in infants and young children, particularly those under 1 year of age in the United States. While infants born prematurely or with underlying health conditions are at a higher risk for severe RSV illness, the majority of pediatric RSV hospitalizations occur in otherwise healthy infants. Recent advancements in passive immunization, including long-acting monoclonal antibodies and maternal RSV vaccines, introduce ... |
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Recognize and Respond: Developing Tailored Communications With Parents To Improve Pediatric Vaccination Coverage
Pediatric vaccination rates have been declining in recent years. A relatively small percentage of people take a strict anti-vaccination stance regardless of evidence or scientific consensus, but other individuals, classified as “vaccine-hesitant,” are moving toward anti-vaccination, or “vaccine refusal” practices for a variety of reasons, including aggressive misinformation campaigns, lack of understanding of vaccines, distrust of healthcare, and safety concerns. For clinicians, the ci... |
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