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Even Before COVID-19 Outbreak, U.S. Adult Vaccination Rates Remained Low
While concerns about low and slow COVID-19 vaccination rates plague public health officials, the situation is quite typical. A CDC study points out that adult vaccination rates have been consistently low across the entire range of recommended immunizations and offers some advice on remedying that. Here are more details. |
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Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Very Effective Against Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
The recombinant zoster vaccine appears to be highly effective in preventing herpes zoster ophthalmicus, according to a new study. That is good news because other research suggests that moderate-to-severe loss of vision is more common than previously realized when shingles affects the eyes. Here is more information. |
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Young Adults Unsure of Whether They’ve Had HPV Vaccine or Should Get It
Young adults in college would seem to be a group open to education about the importance of the human papillomavirus vaccine. Find out how structured interviews and focus groups determined that might not be the case, however. Researchers found that interviewees weren’t always comfortable with decision-making independent from their parents and weren’t even sure whether they had already received the vaccine.
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