Flu Vaccination Could Help Reduce Hospitalization for RSV
Drug Topics
JULY 14, 2023
A Western Australian study found the influenza vaccine has a possible protective effect against hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Combined Influenza, COVID-19 Vaccines Offer Strongest Protection for Children
Drug Topics
DECEMBER 14, 2023
While either vaccine offers some protection, having both vaccines offers the strongest level of protection against hospitalization and severe complications like MIS-C, and death.
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RSV: Clinicians Discuss Strategies to Deal with Vaccine Resistance
Drug Topics
JANUARY 17, 2024
A panel of clinicians gathered to address concerns and report preliminary findings around rates of RSV incidence, hospitalization, and vaccination.
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US Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System Not Meeting Standards
Drug Topics
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
VAERS was designed to collect reports of symptoms, diagnoses, hospital admissions, and deaths after vaccination for postmarket safety signals.
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STAT+: Cancer vaccine startup launches with $54 million, Spark veteran as CEO
STAT
APRIL 18, 2024
A new startup focused on creating vaccines for cancers, influenza, and potentially even HIV launched Thursday with $54 million in funding. Altschuler and Ziff’s relationship goes back to the mid-2010s, when Altschuler was chief executive of the well-known research hospital Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, or CHOP.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose Reduces Infection, Hospitalization, Death from Virus in Long-Term Care Facilities
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 25, 2022
During the surge caused by the Delta variant, a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine reduced infections and COVID-19-related hospitalizations and deaths among patients in long term care facilities.
Maternal Vaccination Cut the Risk of COVID-19 hospitalization for Infants
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Infants of fully vaccinated mothers had fewer cases of hospitalization from COVID-19 than those unvaccinated.
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Commonwealth Fund: COVID-19 vaccine prevented more than 18M hospitalizations, 3M deaths
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Commonwealth Fund: COVID-19 vaccine prevented more than 18M hospitalizations, 3M deaths. Tue, 12/13/2022 - 15:04.
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Opinion: When should hospitals require masks?
STAT
JUNE 6, 2023
On the other, for those who are not vulnerable or immune compromised, most facets of life have returned to normal, thanks to high levels of immunity from vaccines, boosters, and past infections. One of the last vestiges of the pandemic seems to be mask mandates in hospitals, which are now being lifted in the U.S.
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CDC: Bivalent vaccine cuts risk of COVID hospitalization by half
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 19, 2022
CDC: Bivalent vaccine cuts risk of COVID hospitalization by half. Mon, 12/19/2022 - 15:28.
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How many employees have hospitals lost to vaccine mandates? Here are the numbers so far
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
How many employees have hospitals lost to vaccine mandates? Here are the numbers so far. Thu, 09/23/2021 - 15:38.
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Conflicting federal, state COVID-19 vaccine requirements have hospitals trapped in noncompliance
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Conflicting federal, state COVID-19 vaccine requirements have hospitals trapped in noncompliance. Fri, 10/15/2021 - 15:49.
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KFF: Delta cases, hospitalizations lead to uptick in vaccinations
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
KFF: Delta cases, hospitalizations lead to uptick in vaccinations. Mon, 09/27/2021 - 16:21.
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Vaccination Coverage in Patients With Diabetes
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 30, 2022
Hospitalization and interprofessional team management, particularly the involvement of a pharmacist, are essential in vaccination coverage for patients with diabetes.
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Covid vaccines averted 3 million deaths in U.S., according to new study
STAT
DECEMBER 12, 2022
to receive a Covid-19 vaccine outside of a clinical trial. A study released Tuesday by the Commonwealth Fund shows that in those two years, the Covid vaccines have averted over 3 million deaths in the U.S. Without vaccines, the country would have experienced four times as many deaths, 1.5 The vaccines also saved the U.S. $1
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Vaccination Rates Among Children May Be Impacted by Safety Concerns
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Vaccines reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization, but a recent study suggests that misinformation could make adults hesitant to vaccinate children 5 to 11 years of age.
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White House says it's prepped to deliver millions of kids' COVID vaccines to pediatricians, children's hospitals, pharmacies
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 20, 2021
White House says it's prepped to deliver millions of kids' COVID vaccines to pediatricians, children's hospitals, pharmacies. Wed, 10/20/2021 - 11:59.
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CDC: Vaccine Coverage for Respiratory Viruses Needs to Increase
Drug Topics
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Immunizations against influenza, COVID-19, and RSV are lower than they were this time last year, and hospitalizations have increased across all age groups.
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Rural hospital COVID-19 vaccination rates remain stubborn despite surge linked to delta variant
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Rural hospital COVID-19 vaccination rates remain stubborn despite surge linked to delta variant. Tue, 11/23/2021 - 14:15.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Significantly Lower in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Drug Topics
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Patients with SCD are more vulnerable to hospitalization due, in part, to SCD’s impact on the spleen, which filters infections in the blood and is a crucial organ for the immune system.
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RSV monoclonal Beyfortus was 90% effective at preventing hospitalizations in children this winter: CDC
STAT
MARCH 7, 2024
A new monoclonal antibody product to protect against respiratory syncytial virus was 90% effective at preventing little children from being hospitalized with RSV, according to new data from the first season it was in use.
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CMS to require staff at hospitals and other facilities to get COVID-19 vaccine or risk funding loss
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
CMS to require staff at hospitals and other facilities to get COVID-19 vaccine or risk funding loss. Thu, 09/09/2021 - 16:40.
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STAT+: Even as large health systems bleed money, children’s hospitals are faring well
STAT
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Children’s hospitals were spared from the worst ravages of the pandemic, putting them in a much stronger financial position than their acute-care peers. The result, according to a new Fitch report , is children’s hospitals have more cash and stronger margins than larger hospitals.
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Experimental flu vaccine, developed using mRNA, seen as potential game changer
STAT
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
An experimental influenza vaccine developed using messenger RNA technology appears capable of inducing what should be a protective immune response against all known subtypes of flu, at least in animals. If the work is translated into humans it could turn out to be a version of a long-sought universal vaccine. Read the rest…
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COVID-19 Vaccines Saved 3 Million Lives
Drug Topics
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Vaccination program has also prevented more than 18 million hospitalizations, saved $1 trillion in medical costs.
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What to expect with a meningitis vaccine
The Checkup by Singlecare
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
When you or your child get a vaccine, it’s natural to wonder about possible side effects. The meningitis vaccine is recommended for pre-teens , teens, and specific high-risk individuals with certain health conditions. As with most vaccines, mild side effects are common after the meningitis vaccine.
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First COVID-19 vaccinations begin in UK hospitals
pharmaphorum
DECEMBER 8, 2020
A 90-year-old woman has become the first person given a COVID-19 vaccine as part of the UK’s mass vaccination programme. Margaret Keenan was given the injection at 06:31 this morning at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. The post First COVID-19 vaccinations begin in UK hospitals appeared first on.
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Widespread use of Pfizer's maternal RSV shot would reduce costs and prevent infant hospitalizations: study
Fierce Pharma
OCTOBER 11, 2023
After a recent FDA approval and CDC recommendation, Pfizer's Abyrsvo is the first maternal vaccine to protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). | The vaccine, if used widely, could generate savings of up to $800 million and cut infant hospitalizations in half, according to a Pfizer study set to be presented at IDWeek 2023.
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Study: COVID-19 Vaccine Prevented Approximately 27 Million Infections in US Adults
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
The percentage of infections, hospitalizations, and deaths that were prevented from COVID-19 vaccination increased with greater vaccine coverage, according to a recent study.
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Moderna’s mRNA Vaccine Shows Promise Against the Pirola Variant of COVID-19
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
there is a need for updated vaccines against COVID-19 to help decrease severe disease and hospitalizations. With the emergence of BA.2.86, 2.86, and the growing prevalence of EG.5 5 and FL1.5.1,
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JCVI backs RSV routine vaccination for babies and older adults in the UK
Hospital Pharmacy Europe
JUNE 23, 2023
The UK should introduce routine vaccination for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to protect babies and older adults, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended. The post JCVI backs RSV routine vaccination for babies and older adults in the UK appeared first on Hospital Pharmacy Europe.
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Research Suggests Acute Cardiac Events Are Common in Older Adults Hospitalized With RSV
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 30, 2024
Prevention of acute cardiac events may be another consideration for future postlicensure studies of RSV vaccines.
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Combined flu and Covid vaccine sees strong early trial results, says Moderna
Hospital Pharmacy Europe
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Moderna has announced its combined flu and Covid vaccine has generated strong immunogenicity in early-stage trials. Interim results from its phase 1/2 studies found the vaccine (mRNA-1083) generated antibody levels similar to or greater than flu vaccines as well as similar results to the standalone Moderna Covid jab.
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FDA Approval of Whooping Cough Vaccine for Infants Less Than 2 Months of Age
Digital Pharmacist
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its approval of the Boostrix vaccine, commonly known as Tdap (combination of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis) for immunization administration during the third trimester of pregnancy to prevent pertussis in infants younger than two months of age. Moving Forward.
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Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation provides advice on next round of Covid boosters
Hospital Pharmacy Europe
JANUARY 25, 2023
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised offering Covid booster vaccinations in spring and autumn 2023 for patients deemed to be at high risk. That is why we have advised planning for further booster vaccines for persons at higher risk of serious illness through an autumn booster programme later this year.
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Study: If 66% of Adults 60 and Older Receive RSV Immunization, Infections Can Be Reduced
Pharmacy Times
JANUARY 8, 2024
If vaccination coverage was increased by 100%, outpatient care could be reduced by 81.2%, hospitalizations by 91.7%, and deaths by 91.3%.
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Antimicrobial Stewardship in the United kingdom: Perspective From A Pharmacist At A Bone & Joint Hospital
IDStewardship
JULY 27, 2022
I moved to the southeast and spent my early career working in district general hospitals. When I returned to England, I applied for a 12-month position providing maternity coverage for the specialist antimicrobials pharmacist at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH). Thank you for the invite, Tim.
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The Role of Hospital Pharmacists in Administering and Supporting Immunizations in Health Systems
Pharmacy Times
JUNE 22, 2022
Vaccinations are a critical preventive vaccinations are a critical preventive health measure and are routinely recommended from an early age. Indeed, the first hepatitis B vaccine in the series can be administered within 12 to 24 hours of birth.
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Unpacking Precision Vaccines with Nicole Lewis (World Vaccine Conference 2023)
BioPharm
APRIL 6, 2023
Nicole Lewis, PVP Program Manager at Boston Children's Hospital, discusses the science behind precision vaccines, a form of personalized vaccines.
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Keeping Our Infant and Older Adult Populations RSV-Free This Season
Pharmacy Times
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
It will be interesting to see RSV hospitalization rates over this upcoming season following the rollout of RSV vaccines and monoclonal antibody administration.
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Trial of intranasal Alzheimer’s vaccine gets underway in US
pharmaphorum
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
The first patients are now being treated as part of a first-in-human trial of a vaccine, administered as a nasal spray, that aims to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Meanwhile researchers in Japan are also running preclinical studies of an intranasal tau vaccine.
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STAT+: Moderna plans to follow in Pfizer’s footsteps, charge up to $130 for Covid-19 vaccine in U.S.
STAT
JANUARY 9, 2023
Moderna disclosed Monday that it plans to price its Covid-19 vaccine at anywhere from $110 to $130 per dose when the company pivots from a focus on government contracts to commercial distribution efforts. The timing was not disclosed, but the company is holding talks with hospitals, pharmacy chains and pharmacy benefit managers.
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Digital innovation drives vaccine development
pharmaphorum
JANUARY 31, 2022
It is becoming increasingly important for people all over the world to understand the importance of vaccines and to have access to the vaccines they need – especially with digital innovation driving new vaccine development. Pfizer’s Josh Raysman, Saad Saeed, and Shanaya Deboo discuss vaccine awareness, access, and innovation.
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Omicron BA.4/BA.5-adapted bivalent vaccine generates higher antibody response
Hospital Pharmacy Europe
OCTOBER 17, 2022
5-adapted-bivalent COVID-19 vaccine demonstrated a substantial increase in antibody response above pre-booster levels. 5-adapted bivalent COVID-19 vaccine showed a substantial increase in neutralising antibody response according to a press release by the joint manufacturers Pfizer and BioNTech. The Omicron BA.4/BA.5-adapted-bivalent
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