Vaccine Update Newsletter Archive
Vaccine Resources: New MMWRs, SAGE Report, and CME on Vaccine Coverage and Exemptions
Check out CDC’s reports on meningococcus and mpox, a summary of SAGE’s report on global immunization, and an opportunity to obtain continuing education credits.
On the Bookshelf: “The Ancient Art of Thinking for Yourself” by Robin Reames
Written in an approachable and engaging manner, this book offers many thought-provoking ideas about the power of words and how we communicate with each other. Find out more.
Technically Speaking: What Is Pemivibart?
Find info and resources about Pemivibart, a long-acting monoclonal antibody against the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2.
In the Journals: “Bird Flu Outbreak in Dairy Cows Is Widespread, Raising Public Health Concerns”
Published in JAMA, this review assessed the threat of a global avian influenza outbreak to humans.
News & Views: Combination Vaccines and the Catch-up Schedule
Find guidance and resources for working with families whose children are partially vaccinated, including how to use combination vaccines when developing a catch-up plan.
Vaccine Resources: Viral Hepatitis, Updated Vaccine Recommendations, and WHO Position Papers
Check out: Medscape’s CME module on viral hepatitis, CDC’s updated recommendations for pentavalent meningococcal vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine boosters, and WHO’s position papers related to the use of the dengue and malaria vaccines.
Technically Speaking: Addressing Missed Opportunities for Vaccination
Read about the findings of a study that evaluated trends in missed opportunities for vaccinating adolescents against HPV, MenACWY, and Tdap between 2018 and 2021.
In the Journals: Avian Influenza (H5N1) in a Dairy Farm Worker
Find out about the diagnosis of H5N1 in a dairy farm worker, and see what we already know about the ability of animal-based influenza types to adapt in a way that they can effectively infect people.
News & views: Vaccine Communication (Part 2): The Message and the Messenger
Part 2 of our series related to vaccine communication focuses on the message and the messenger.
Vaccine Resources: H5N1 Webpage; Annual Influenza Vaccine Composition
Check out the CDC’s new H5N1 webpage to stay updated on recent outbreaks in animals, and find out why the 2024-25 influenza vaccine will include three instead of four strains.