Research Summary
Research Summary
04/13/2026
Kate Young
A multisite surveillance study published in Pediatrics assessed trends and determinants of influenza antiviral use in hospitalized children across the United States before and during the late COVID-19...
04/13/2026
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
01/05/2026
Kate Young
New data describe durability of XBB.1.5 vaccine antibodies, platform-specific vaccine immunogenicity, CDC safety trust, and 2025 US uptake barriers.
01/05/2026
research summary
research summary
01/02/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
Researchers compared high-dose versus standard-dose influenza vaccines in adults aged 65 to 79 years to determine whether enhanced immunogenicity translates into reduced severe clinical outcomes, including...
01/02/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
12/10/2025
Ashton L. Stahl
A new phase 3 trial evaluated whether a quadrivalent modified mRNA influenza vaccine could match or exceed the efficacy of a licensed inactivated influenza vaccine in adults aged 18–64 years during the...
12/10/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
11/18/2025
Kate Young
New studies highlight that while persistent SARS-CoV-2 infections can evolve rapidly within individuals, they rarely spread onward. Meanwhile, the 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine reduced mortality by 64% among...
11/18/2025
Meeting Coverage
Meeting Coverage
09/26/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
From respiratory syncytial virus monoclonal antibody approvals to thimerosal-free vaccine preferences, ACIP’s latest guidance has important implications for your practice.
09/26/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
02/11/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A randomized trial comparing influenza vaccines over two seasons found that recombinant vaccines showed stronger immune responses to A/H3N2 strains compared with egg-based and cell culture-based vaccines. ...
02/11/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
09/27/2024
Anthony Calabro, MA
The nasal spray is the first vaccine for the prevention of influenza that does not need to be administered by a health care provider.
09/27/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
03/26/2024

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices released its updated annual immunization schedule for 2024 that includes new sections on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and the mpox (monkeypox) and...
03/26/2024
conference coverage
conference coverage
03/19/2024

Leigh Precopio

Leigh Precopio
Researchers examined patterns among individuals who previously used preventative services and vaccinations and later vaccinations for both influenza and COVID-19 among US adults.
03/19/2024