U.S. Pharmacist Vaccine Update

October 2019

Study Finds Waning Immunity to Mumps Among Young Adults
The increased incidence of mumps outbreaks has been somewhat mysterious, especially since most of the young adults involved received the live-attenuated mumps-measles-rubella vaccine as children. Now, researchers believe that the outbreaks appear to be caused by waning immunity and circulating viruses that are different from the standard vaccine. Here are the details.

Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Deemed Safe to Coadminister
With Tdap
Pharmacists understand the dilemma: Older adults, who sometimes have mobility and/or transportation issues, don’t want to make repeat trips to receive vaccines. Here is information on new research that provides reassurance that recombinant zoster vaccine is safe to coadminister with Tdap.

Which Americans Are Most
Likely to Get Seasonal
Influenza Vaccine?
Although not enough older adults in the United States and Canada are getting flu shots each year, some groups have better uptake than others. Recent research sought to understand who is most likely to get influenza vaccines now so that better interventions can be developed for individuals who don’t. Here are the details.

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