A newly licensed, refrigerated formulation of cold-adapted influenza vaccine (CAIV-T) is at least as efficacious as the frozen version of live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV; FluMist) and easier to use, according to a report in the November issue of Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Reuters Health Information
Strong investor demand for a bond used to fund vaccines for the poor shows a novel way to tap money markets to back aid projects in the developing world. Reuters Health Information
Vaccination with the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV) helps prevent pneumonia in patients infected with HIV, according to a report in the April 1st Clinical Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
Healthcare professionals should familiarize themselves with the latest findings on popular products so that they can counsel their patients appropriately. Medscape Pharmacists
A respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) report is presented. RSV is the most common cause of severe lower respiratory tract disease among infants and young children. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report