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Philadelphia Health Department Update on Measles Outbreak – January 5, 2024
For immediate release: January 05, 2024 Published by: Board of Health, Department of Public Health Contact: Health Department phlpublichealth@phila.gov PHILADELPHIA—The City continues to respond to the ongoing measles outbreak in Philadelphia. Current situation Today, the Health Department reports a total of 5 confirmed and 3 presumed cases of measles associated with this outbreak. Currently, 3 of these cases are hospitalized […]
Philadelphia measles outbreak grows to six cases
by Abraham Gutman Published Jan. 5, 2024, 5:12 p.m. ET The Philadelphia Inquirer A measles outbreak in Philadelphia has expanded to six confirmed and three suspected cases, city health officials said Friday. This includes two confirmed cases in children who were exposed at a day-care center in Northeast Philadelphia, according to the Department of Public Health, which […]
Philadelphia Health warns the public about measles exposure at building
By Taleisha Newbill, CBS News Philadelphia Staff December 23, 2023 / 8:25 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Officials at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and Jefferson Health want to warn the public of a possible measles exposure at a building. In a release Saturday night, officials said the building on […]
RSV cases on the rise in Pennsylvania, what you need to know about the new vaccine
Updated: 11:02 AM EST Nov 8, 2023 WGAL LANCASTER, Pa. — As we approach the winter months, you might want to watch your children for cold-like symptoms, they may have Respiratory Syncytial Virus. Respiratory Syncytial Virus, better known as RSV, usually peaks around late fall and early winter. It starts as a cold, but if […]
Vaccine confidence falls as belief in health misinformation grows: Survey
by Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania Americans have less confidence in vaccines to address a variety of illnesses than they did just a year or two ago, and more people accept misinformation about vaccines and COVID-19, according to the latest health survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University […]
Pennsylvania Health Department Urges Residents to Get Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
PENNSYLVANIA —The Pennsylvania Department of Health is urging all Pennsylvanians to get vaccinated against both the flu and COVID-19 as we head into respiratory disease season. The announcement was made during a news conference on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital. Read full article: https://www.mychesco.com/a/news/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-health-department-urges-residents-to-get-flu-and-covid-19-vaccinations/
National Influenza Vaccination Week Social Media Toolkit – December 4th to 8th, 2023
Image 1: Kickstarting National Influenza Vaccination Week with a reminder that the flu shot is your armor against the seasonal bug. Protect yourself and others by getting vaccinated. 💪💉 #FightTheFlu #NIVW Image 2: 🤧 Did you know the flu can lead to serious complications? Don’t take chances. Get your flu shot this National Influenza Vaccination […]
The RSV shot shortage isn’t just a supply problem
By Keren Landman @landmanspeaking Oct 25, 2023, 11:50am EDT On October 13, the drug manufacturer Sanofi made a surprising announcement: Public demand for Beyfortus — the brand name of nirsevimab, the company’s new product aimed at protecting newborns from severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections — had wildly outpaced supply. Read full article: https://www.vox.com/2023/10/25/23931321/rsv-beyfortus-nirsevimab-shortage-supply-vfc-vaccines-for-children-respiratory-syncytial-virus
US FDA approves Pfizer’s vaccine for meningococcal disease
Reuters October 20, 20234:11 PM EDT Oct 20 (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer’s (PFE.N) vaccine Penbraya, making it the first shot to protect against five groups of a deadly bacteria that can cause meningitis and blood poisoning, the company said on Friday. Meningococcal diseases are rare bacterial infections that commonly […]
Poll: Nearly Half of Adults Expect to Get the New COVID-19 Vaccine, But Most Parents Don’t Expect to Get It for Their Children; More Eligible Adults Expect to Get a Flu Shot and the New RSV Vaccine
Kaiser Family Foundation Sept 27, 2023 Nearly half of adults say that they will “definitely” or “probably” get the newly recommended COVID-19 vaccine, though most parents are not planning to get the shot for their children, according to the latest KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor poll. Among all adults, 23% say they will definitely get the new […]
Vaccines could offer fresh hope against respiratory syncytial virus
Nature 27 September 2023 Mechael Eisenstein If deployed effectively and equitably, this latest generation of vaccines could help to prevent countless deaths and hospitalizations among the young and old. Mask wearing, social distancing and other public-health measures put in place to thwart COVID-19 also kept other respiratory infections at bay. But by late 2022, most […]
Free COVID tests, vaccinations are available
Published: 9/27/2023 9:54:52 AM Modified: 9/27/2023 9:54:04 AM Valley News WEST LEBANON — As of Monday, U.S. households can order another round of four free rapid COVID-19 tests from the federal government. Orders can be placed online at covid.gov/tests. The new COVID-19 booster shot also is now available at pharmacies in the Upper Valley. More information about locations […]
CDC Recommends Maternal RSV Vaccine to Protect Newborns
By Staff Author Published 9/27/23 Very Well Health Key Takeaways The CDC recommended a maternal RSV vaccine for people who are 32 to 36 weeks pregnant during the fall and winter, when RSV cases peak. The vaccine, Abrysvo, reduces the risk of healthcare visits for infants younger than six months old by 76.5%. Another RSV antibody […]
Almost half of US adults plan to get new COVID-19 vaccine, survey finds
By Nicole Wetsman Wednesday, September 27, 2023 10:45AM Nearly half of all adults in the United States plan to get the newly recommended COVID-19 vaccine, according to results from a survey released Wednesday. The latest poll conducted by the KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor found that 23% of U.S. adults say they will “definitely” get the updated […]
FDA Takes Action on Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines to Better Protect Against Currently Circulating Variants
FDA Press Release, September 11, 2023 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took action approving and authorizing for emergency use updated COVID-19 vaccines formulated to more closely target currently circulating variants and to provide better protection against serious consequences of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death. Today’s actions relate to updated mRNA vaccines for 2023-2024 […]
COVID-19, flu and RSV: A guide to this fall’s vaccine options
By LISA M. KRIEGER | lkrieger@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: September 5, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. | UPDATED: September 6, 2023 at 4:33 a.m. The Mercury News Read full article:https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/05/covid-19-and-beyond-a-guide-to-this-falls-vaccine-options/
COVID-19 booster shots expected as early as next week
ByYouri Benadjaoud September 6, 2023, 7:02 AM ABC News The upcoming COVID-19 booster is expected to be available in the United States as early as next week — potentially as soon as Sept. 13 — and is expected to protect against severe disease and death from currently circulating variants. First, the Food and Drug Administration is expected […]
Moderna says updated Covid vaccine was effective against highly mutated BA.2.86 variant in trial
PUBLISHED WED, SEP 6 20237:02 AM EDT Annika Kim Constantino@ANNIKAKIMC CNBC KEY POINTS Moderna’s new Covid vaccine generated a strong immune response against BA.2.86, a highly mutated omicron variant that health officials are watching closely, according to clinical trial data the biotech company released Wednesday. Moderna, Pfizer and Novavax are slated to roll out new […]
Coming Soon! Immunization Education Program from PAIC/PA AAP
The PA Immunization Coalition, Immunization Education Program Advisory Group, and Pennsylvania Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics have teamed up to host the updated PA Immunization Education Program. The Pennsylvania Immunization Education Program (IEP) provides up-to-date immunization education to health professionals across the Commonwealth. The program includes information on the basics of vaccine-preventable diseases, current disease […]
Register Now! 16th National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships – April 9 – 11, 2024
The 16th National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships (NCICP), formerly known as the National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions, is the only conference solely dedicated to collaboration and partnership as a way to improve immunization uptake, educate our communities, and prevent the spread of disease. The conference is an engine to improve immunizations […]
AAP Vaccine Confidence Day of Action – August 21
AAP is leading a Vaccine Confidence Day of Action on Monday, August 21, 2023, on social media to help combat vaccine misinformation and encourage families to make sure their children are up to date on their routine childhood, adolescent, and COVID-19 vaccines. Help spread the word about why pediatricians recommend routine vaccinations to all eligible children […]
Study: SARS-CoV-2 attack rate was low in schools — even lower with masks, vaccines
Healio ByRose Weldon August 08, 2023 Key takeaways: Masking and vaccination were the strongest factors associated with fewer COVID-19 cases in schools. Protective measures are still needed even at this point in the pandemic, a researcher said. https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20230808/study-sarscov2-attack-rate-was-low-in-schools-even-lower-with-masks-vaccines
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of routine vaccination for people of all ages. Resources: National Immunization Awareness Month (CDC) National Immunization Awareness Month (American Association of Immunologists) National Immunization Awareness Month (AACR)
August is National Breastfeeding Month!
August is National Breastfeeding Month and World Breastfeeding Week is recognized August 1-7. Every August, the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) hosts a social media advocacy and/or outreach campaign inviting member organizations, breastfeeding coalitions, partner organizations, and individuals to participate in online action and conversation about the policy and practice changes needed to build a landscape of support […]