Vaccines Are Helping Older People More Than We Knew
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News) Let’s be clear: The primary reason to be vaccinated against shingles is that
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Insurers commit to upholding vaccine coverage standards
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Health insurers say they will continue to provide coverage for recommended immunizations
Read MoreWe’re absolutely making it too hard’: The complexity of adult immunization delivery hinders vaccine uptake
(By Helen Branswell for ST A T) Alison Buttenheim was floored by a sign she saw in her doctor’s office
Read MoreThe Inflation Reduction Act’s big vaccine changes
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 changed the vaccination coverage -plus reduced the cost of receiving those vaccines for
Read MoreCDC advisory panel recommends seniors ‘may’ get RSV vaccine
(By Helen Branswell for ST A T) A panel of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Read MoreFDA approves Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for older adults
(By Helen Branswell for ST A T) The Food and Drug Administration approved a second vaccine to protect older adults
Read MoreScience finally figured out how to make effective RSV vaccines. Will seniors care?
(By Helen Branswell for ST A T) The world has waited decades for vaccines to protect older adults against RSV.
Read MoreModerna’s RSV shot 83.7% effective, late-stage trial shows
By Paige Twentier for Becker’s Hospital Review on January 18, 2023 Moderna’s respiratory syncytial virus vaccine candidate for older adults
Read MoreIt’s not too late to get a COVID booster — especially for older adults
By Selena Simmons-Duffin for NPR on December 28, 2022 The U.S. has come a long way from two years ago
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