Is One Shot Enough? Understanding Vaccine Dosing

Vaccines imitate an infection, triggering an immune system response that helps the body effectively defend itself when it is exposed to the infection in future. While immunity for some diseases can be achieved with a single vaccine dose, factors like disease mutations, immune system health, length of inoculation period, and vaccine type impact the overall protection the vaccine provides and can create a need for two or more vaccine doses to achieve optimal outcomes.

Key Vaccine Innovations Throughout History

Preventing public health crises and lowering mortality rates, vaccines have revolutionized global health. With the latest mRNA vaccine technology ushering in a new era of vaccinology, there has been a renewed interest in vaccine development for researchers. In recognition of National Immunization Month, we reviewed some of the key vaccine innovations throughout history that protected people of all ages against serious diseases.

Travel Vaccines: Planning Responsibly for Safe, Healthy Travel

As more people become vaccinated against COVID-19, countries around the world are re-opening for travel and tourism. But it’s not just COVID-19 that patients need protection from. Depending on the planned destination, patients may also need additional travel vaccines. By providing pre-travel consultation and care, providers have a significant role to play in preparing patients for safe, healthy travel in the coming months.

Infant Immunizations: The First Step to Lifelong Immunity

With the highly anticipated return to in-person learning and play, infant immunizations are critical to preventing future outbreaks of vaccine preventable diseases for one of society’s most vulnerable age groups. As we inch towards a new normal and social activities resume, providers should emphasize the importance of infant immunizations to families who may have postponed their babies’ immunization appointments during the pandemic.