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The Vaccines and Related Biologics Advisory Committee of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has voted in favor of expanding the indication for the pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine (Prevnar 13, Pfizer) to adults aged 50 years and older. [+] more

Funding is to be made available for the roll-out of the HPV vaccine to prevent some of the 275,000 cervical cancer deaths in poor countries [+] more

For parents today who are concerned about the seemingly crowded recommended immunization schedule, it may seem logical to deviate from it and create a unique immunization experience for their child. For parents who selectively immunize, delaying or spacing out vaccines is appealing because it alleviates their concerns while ensuring their child is at least partially if not eventually fully immunized. For parents who refuse all immunizations, the feared risks of vaccines outweigh any and all benefits. But is it really that simple? [+] more

Although the number of teens getting three new recommended vaccines is growing, there's still room for improvement, government researchers report. [+] more