About a third of people in the United States will develop shingles, yet only 31.6% of adults are estimated to have received their recommended vaccinations. With adult immunization rates declining in the wake of COVID-19, the risk of contracting or spreading vaccine-preventable diseases is more prominent. Providers play an important role in educating patients on the risks, symptoms, and best prevention methods for shingles.
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6 Common Flu Myths Debunked
Class is in Session: A Guide to Back-to-School Vaccinations
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.
Successful Partnerships for Vaccine Delivery
Routine vaccination rates across the country have struggled to return to pre-pandemic levels. However, practices that have leveraged vaccine delivery partnerships, both in the public and private sectors, have seen increased vaccination rates in their communities. Explore these successful partnerships and how your practice can apply similar strategies to increase immunization uptake.
Closing the Pediatric Immunization Gap
The Role of Vaccines in the Fight Against Cancer
The Rise of mRNA Vaccines: A New Era of Vaccinology
Top 5 Reasons for Pre-booking Vaccines for the 2022-2023 Flu Season
Flu Season 2021-2022: Two Vaccines, One Visit
Vaccine Acceptance: Addressing Hesitancy and Instilling Confidence
Herd Immunity: Protecting Individuals and Communities at Large
Back to School Vaccines for Educators
There is often a focus on the importance of routine immunization for children, however adult routine immunizations are just as critical for immunity. With back to season in full swing, we discuss the importance of good immunization health for educators and the unique opportunity they have to set an example for their students.
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.