Given the anticipated increase in respiratory infections this winter, America's healthcare professional organizations reminded the public of the importance of vaccinations and early treatment.
A strong recommendation from a trusted clinician is one of the most effective strategies to increase vaccine uptake, wrote these organizations on November 21, 2022.
Vaccinations Urged this Holiday Season
Vaccinations Urged this Holiday Season
Given the anticipated increase in respiratory infections this winter, America's healthcare professional organizations reminded the public of the importance of vaccinations and early treatment.
A strong recommendation from a trusted clinician is one of the most effective strategies to increase vaccine uptake, wrote these organizations on November 21, 2022.
Way Too Many Anti-Vax Children
When asked, most parents say they have talked about vaccines with their child’s regular doctor in the past two years, most often discussing vaccines needed for school (82%).
And less often about flu shots (68%) or COVID-19 vaccination options (57%).
Fifteen percent of parents responded to a recent C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll published on November 21, 2022, saying they did not discuss vaccines with their child’s regular doctor.
Unfortunately, 6% of parents reported that their child does not get any vaccines.
CDC: Flu Has Started Early and With a Punch
United States has already seen 38,000 hospitalizations for flu; hospitals also treating high numbers of patients with RSV and COVID-19
ACR: Long-Term Safety Demonstrated for Anifrolumab in Lupus
Exposure-adjusted incidence rates of serious adverse events 8.5 versus 11.2 per 100 patient-years for anifrolumab versus placebo