Teens and young adults who begin the vaccine series later, at ages 15 through 26, should receive three doses of the vaccine. The CDC recommends catch-up HPV vaccinations for all people through age 26 who aren't adequately vaccinated. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved t...
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States which, in some individuals, can lead to certain types of cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year about 14 million Americans become infected with ...
Although overall incidence of meningococcal disease in the US has been historically low during the last 10–15 years (about 329 cases reported to CDC during 2018), overall case fatality rate has remained 10–15% (even with appropriate anti-infective treatment) and fatality rate can be higher in...
Quick access from CDC to ACIP-recommended immunization schedules, complete with footnotes. Intended for healthcare professionals recommending and administering vaccines to infants, children, adolescents, and adults. This app is one of an ex
The HPV vaccine is recommended for all adolescents starting at age 11, but coverage is low, especially in the young adult population. The CDC is prioritizing catch-up vaccination and has expanded recommendations for all young adults to age 26. College students may be ideal targets for HPV vacci...
“The need for catch-up vaccination in coordination with COVID-19 vaccination is urgent as we plan for safe return to school,” CDC’s Dr. Kate Woodworth told the panel, citing millions of missed doses of vaccines against tetanus, whooping cough and other health threats. ...
While he spoke, I remained calm. That only angered the man with whom I was about to entrust my child. Then, switching his approach, and probably in the hopes of making me cave to “catch up” on the vaccines that he insisted that my daughter was “missing”, the doctor said she coul...
How effective is the new varicella zoster virus vaccine and when should adults receive it? Who should recieve the new Tdap vaccine? The answers to these and other immunization-related questions are addressed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
This app is one of an expanding collection of applications from CDC on a variety of specific topics, each optimized for your mobile device. When your device is connected, content is automatically updated so you have the most up-to-date information. ...