Flu “patch” as effective as shots, preferred by patients
Aug 18, 2017
Researchers have developed a microneedle patch that could replace injections for influenza vaccination and a host of other diseases.
Vaccination
Liability is limited in vaccine-related injuries
Aug 18, 2017
Vaccine-related injuries in adults are rising, but healthcare providers administering those vaccines rarely have to worry about liability claims.
Researchers: Pneumonia vaccine could use improvement
Jul 13, 2017
U.K. researchers say more research and funding is needed for a more successful alternative to prevent pneumonia infection.
Adults know needed vaccines, but skip them anyway
Jul 13, 2017
A new report says the key to increasing adult vaccine compliance may lie in a simple suggestion from a physician.
CDC recommends cholera vaccine for certain U.S. travelers
Jun 19, 2017
The federal agency supports a vaccine fast-tracked by the FDA for adults traveling to one of the more than 50 countries where cholera is endemic.
Cost, perception remain barriers in pharmacy-based vaccination
Jun 19, 2017
Pharmacies can help reach populations that have difficulty in using traditional channels for vaccines, but obstacles remain.
Patients, physicians forgo adult vaccines over cost and coverage concerns
May 18, 2017
Patients often go without vaccines due to cost, and physicians don’t always recommend them over concerns about reimbursement, according to a new study.
California team working to develop acne vaccine
May 18, 2017
A vaccine targeting the protein that contributes to acne breakouts is in development at the University of California, San Diego.
Early viral infection may contribute to celiac development
Apr 28, 2017
Researchers believe a vaccine could be developed to prevent the formation of celiac disease and possibly other autoimmune disorders.
Patient prompts can increase flu shot rates nearly 40%
Apr 28, 2017
A simple prompt reminding patients of their flu shot was found to be highly effective in a trial run at the University of Pennsylvania.