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Coronavirus has infected over 2% of U.S. children
AAP president: “In many areas, our health care system is terribly overburdened. The vaccine will not solve this overnight.”
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FDA gives guidance on allergy, pregnancy concerns for Pfizer COVID vaccine
The FDA is going to be monitoring side effects such as allergic reactions very closely.
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CDC panel recommends Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 and over
ACIP panelists said clinicians need more guidance on whether to use the vaccine in pregnant or breastfeeding women.
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FDA OKs emergency use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
“Vaccinating healthcare workers, in particular, will be a model for the general public.”
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Two-thirds of U.S. teens fail to get needed vaccines
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Survey: Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine dips below 50%
Willingness to get such a vaccine has been steadily dropping since April.
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Worldwide measles vaccination is flagging
Vaccine hesitancy and other factors are driving a resurgence in the disease, with short-term and long-term consequences.
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Flu vaccine significantly cuts pediatric hospitalizations
More than half (58%) of hospitalized children had underlying medical conditions and 38% had at least one hospitalization in the past year.
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HPV vaccination remains below Healthy People goals despite increases
HPV vaccination among U.S. adolescents has increased in the last decade but varies at state level.
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy ‘somewhat understandable,’ expert says
Dr. Offit predicts a vaccine may be able to be 75%-80% effective at preventing mild to moderate disease.