Updates Available: Shingles Vaccine Recommendations
CDC Updates its Shingles Disease and Vaccine Webpages to Reflect the New ACIP Vaccination Recommendations A new shingles vaccine, Shingrix, was licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2017. The CDC recommends that healthy adults 50 years and older...
Influenza Hospitalizations Highest on Record, CDC Says
According to health officials, this year’s flu season has now sent more people to the hospital with the illness than in nearly a decade. Officials said they are particularly concerned about the season’s hospitalization rate — 51.4 per 100,000 people —...
Updated Immunization Schedules Available
The 2018 Children and Adolescents and Adults Immunization Schedules are now available online. You can access the updated schedules on the CDC Web site. Versions are available for healthcare professionals and the general public. For healthcare professionals:...
The Link Between Influenza and Sepsis
This year’s influenza season has hit hard across the globe. Most people who get the flu fully recover, however, the flu can lead to major health complications, including sepsis. Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming response to infection, which can lead to tissue...
Nurses: Be FLU-Ready!
We are deep into flu season and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting widespread activity across most of the United State. Influenza especially poses a serious threat to certain populations; however, everyone is at risk for influenza and...
Flu Symptoms on the Rise
The flu season is in its early phases and the number of individuals seeking health care for symptoms similar to influenza is over twice the national baseline. Widespread flu activity is being reported across the country and the Centers for Disease Control and...
CDC Influenza and Antiviral Treatment Advisory
Based on the December 2017 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Health Alert Network, influenza activity has increased significantly with influenza A(H3N2) viruses predominating so far this season. Now, more than ever, it is very important to vaccinate...
Seasons Greetings – Tips and Resources
Our favorite season is finally here! Now is the time to enjoy time with family and friends, be grateful and reflect on what’s important in your life. While the holiday season brings joy to many, often we forget the importance of safety and health. Proper planning and...
Understanding Influenza Vaccine Efficacy and Vaccine Benefits for Seniors
How well the flu vaccine works (or its ability to prevent flu illness) can range widely from season to season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducts studies each year to determine how well the influenza (flu) vaccine protects against flu...
Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) recently released its newly updated book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—available for purchase or free download This completely updated guide on adult immunization (originally published in 2004) provides easy-to-use,...