Research Summaries

Research Summary
Research Summary
10/15/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
New multicenter US data show that a single respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine dose protects against hospitalization in older adults, though effectiveness wanes over time and is lower in...
10/15/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/08/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
In a phase 1 trial, a single injection of an mRNA RSV vaccine boosted neutralizing antibody levels in seropositive children and was well tolerated, with no serious adverse events or study discontinuations...
10/08/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
09/29/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
This respiratory disease roundup covers the potential impact of a new COVID-19 variant, changes in funding for pandemic influenza vaccines, and a study on cardiac event risks in respiratory syncytial virus...
09/29/2025
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
09/16/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A new randomized trial in newly formed heterosexual couples investigated whether recent human papillomavirus vaccination protects individuals or their partners against transmission.
09/16/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
08/13/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
New research shows how respiratory infections can awaken dormant cancer cells, while RSV vaccines and flu antivirals show clear protective effects.
08/13/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
08/06/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A multilevel intervention improved human papillomavirus vaccine initiation and completion among most children aged 11 to 12 years, though the effect was limited for those living in under-resourced settings,...
08/06/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
07/15/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
New research shows stalled childhood vaccine progress, elevated heart risks linked to COVID-19 vaccines in young men, and rising gastrointestinal disorders during the pandemic.
07/15/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
06/15/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
A national analysis of county-level measles-mumps-rubella vaccination rates from 2017 to 2024 shows a significant decline following the COVID-19 pandemic, with geographic variation and implications for...
06/15/2025
Public Health
Public Health
05/28/2025
Kate Young
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the CDC will no longer recommend the COVID-19 booster vaccine for healthy children and pregnant people. The announcement comes despite previous CDC...
05/28/2025