More articles about: Immunizations

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A boost just in time for Fall: Updated COVID shots are now available

A new paired booster offers more protection from the omicron variant.
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Should you worry about the polio virus?

A recent case in the U.S. sounds the alarm for more vaccination.
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COVID vaccine for kids under 5: What to know

 Pediatric infectious disease expert shares insights on vaccine development for babies and younger kids, advice for parents.
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COVID-19 vaccine incentives get mixed reception from young people

Vaccine incentives have been used to encourage COVID-19 vaccination and could be used in other immunization campaigns. A study looks at youth attitudes.
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What has the pandemic taught us about public health?

Joneigh Khaldun led pandemic response for Michigan; she reflects on how public health partnerships, messaging and budgets affected outcomes.
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COVID-19 isn’t over. How do we navigate life now?

As the world transitions to the “endemic” phase of this pandemic, experts address what individuals, leaders and researchers should do.
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Did the pandemic interrupt your health care? Time to get back on track!

Many people had doctor’s appointments and dentist appointments cancelled during the pandemic, but it’s important to reschedule to get primary care and prevention.
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Pandemic disrupted many older adults’ health care plans

COVID-19 disruptions to health care visits during 2021 affected many older adults, and many still haven’t caught up needed care, especially the unvaccinated.
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The pandemic solution many still refuse to accept

Those opposed to COVID-19 vaccinations continue to put our health systems and the public in danger.
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COVID-19 in Pregnancy: Studying racial disparities and adverse birth outcomes

Black women were twice as likely to get COVID-19 as white women, preeclampsia risk higher for all infected pregnant people in multicenter Michigan study.
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COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5: What happens next?

An expert answers questions as the FDA considers authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5.
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Is Omicron really mild?

With the ballooning cases of COVID worldwide, an expert looks at what is known about the Omicron variant.
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Why these pediatricians vaccinated their 5-11-year-old children right away

They take care of other people’s children. Here, they explain how to protect yours.
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20 things to know about COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 12

Kids 5-11 are now eligible for Pfizer’s COVID vaccine. Pediatric experts share answers to parents’ questions as they consider vaccinating their child.
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Which older adults are getting their flu shots and COVID boosters?

Flu vaccines have stayed out of politics but a new poll shows a new political divide over flu shots as well as COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters.