Immunizations
Former ASH president honored for dedication to improving care of underserved populations
Alexis Thompson, MD, MPH, is an optimist.
Q&A: AAP endorses giving routine immunizations, COVID-19 vaccines at same time
The AAP has endorsed giving childhood and adolescent immunizations at the same time as COVID-19 vaccines.
TV spot portrays parents who get their kids vaccinated as superheroes
The AAP released a public service announcement depicting parents who get their children caught up on vaccines as superheroes.
Q&A: AAP president concerned about pandemic-related drop in vaccination rates
According to data from PCC, an independent firm that provides pediatric electronic health records software, pediatric vaccinations are down as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shot in the Arm: Talking to Vaccine-hesitant Patients About Protecting Themselves
As far as hot-button health care topics go, it is hard to top vaccines. Even dropped into a casual conversation, the idea itself — and this includes the slang term for opponents of vaccination — can cause tension and divisiveness.
Military children experience unique barriers to timely vaccination
Vaccine coverage among military children is higher than the national average, but there are unique barriers that prevent military children from receiving their childhood vaccinations on time, according to findings published in Pediatrics.