How Past Antivaccine Views Might Affect Future Zika
Vaccine Uptake
Asked the likelihood they would get a Zika vaccination when it becomes available, respondents came up with answers that surprised even the researchers. Among them was that concerns about the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines link to autism—which has been repeatedly disproven—would keep them being immunized against Zika, which can cause serious birth defects. Here is more information.

Influenza Immunization Especially Important for
Heart Failure Patients
Reducing mortality and hospitalization is one of the chief advantages to annual influenza vaccine. A new study says that is especially the case for heart failure patients who can cut their risk of dying during flu season 50% by getting a flu shot. Find out how much immunization also lowers mortality even after flu season ends.

New Herpes Zoster Vaccine Highly Effective in
Older Adults
Even in patients older than age 50 or 70 years, the new herpes zoster vaccine shows very high levels of effectiveness. A new study demonstrating the elevated levels of protection also discusses why the vaccine works so well—even in older adults. Here is the explanation and why study authors think the herpes zoster subunit vaccine might be a game-changer for immunizing older people.