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What's New

October 8, 2009

IDSA strengthens policy on mandatory HCW influenza immunization.

September 30, 2009

CDC released report about fatal cases of 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1).

Newsbriefs

November 5, 2009

Nation Is Facing Vaccine Shortage for Seasonal Flu

New York Times

November 4, 2009

Massive Malaria Vaccine Trial Has Begun in Africa

Los Angeles Times

November 4, 2009

Record Seasonal Flu Shots Are Expected

New York Times

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Immunization Issues

Concerns About Vaccine Safety

Because of the success of vaccines, vaccine-preventable diseases aren’t feared anymore and concerns about vaccine safety are common. But these diseases are not gone.

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Immunization Science

Risk of Pertussis Infection When Parents Refuse Vaccination

This study assessed whether children whose parents refuse to immunize them are at greater risk of being infected with pertussis.

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