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DPH Press Release: COVID-19 Vaccines for children

Posted on June 19, 2022June 19, 2022 by Kate Smith

DOVER, DE (June 18, 2022) – Parents of children ages 6 months through 5 years old, will be able to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19 starting the week of June 20, 2022, according to the Division of Public Health (DPH). Vaccines for this youngest age group received final sign off for Emergency Use Authorization, from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Friday, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today. Both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines were authorized for this age group, with slight differences between the two. Moderna’s is a two-dose series of vaccine, which is one-quarter the Read More …

FDA Authorizes First Pill to Treat COVID-19

Posted on December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 by Kate Smith

In a highly anticipated decision, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the first antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 at home. The pill, called Paxlovid, is made by Pfizer. It’s taken twice a day for five days in combination with a second medicine called ritonavir, a generic antiviral. Read more here

What are the symptoms of the new coronavirus and how deadly is it?

Posted on January 27, 2020January 27, 2020 by Kate Smith

January 24, 2020 | Jessica Hamzelou At the end of 2019, health authorities in China alerted the world to a potentially new virus that had caused pneumonia in a handful of people in Wuhan since mid-December. The number of cases has since exploded, with more than 600 cases confirmed as of 23 January. The virus has been confirmed to be a new coronavirus, in the same family as SARS and MERS. What is a coronavirus? Coronaviruses are common, and typically cause mild respiratory symptoms such as a cough or runny nose. Some are more dangerous. SARS, which infected more than 8000 people, was Read More …

NFID Clinical Vaccinology Course

Posted on August 9, 2019August 9, 2019 by Kate Smith

November 16 – 17, 2019Washington, DC This 2-day course focuses on new developments and issues related to the use of vaccines. Expert faculty provide the latest information on vaccines, including updated recommendations for vaccinations across the lifespan, and innovative and practical strategies for ensuring timely and appropriate immunization. For more information, check out the course website!

2019 Childhood Immunization Champion Award

Posted on January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 by Kate Smith

The CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award recognizes individuals who make a significant contribution toward improving public health through their work in childhood immunization. This year, a new partner will join CDC to honor those who are doing an exemplary job or going above and beyond to promote or foster childhood immunization among children 0-2 years old in their communities. One Champion from each of the 50 U.S. states, 8 U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States, and the District of Columbia will be honored. The awardees will be announced during National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), April 27-May 4, 2019. We wanted Read More …

SD: Ebola survivors suffer from severe neurological problems

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Kate Smith

Science Daily. July 11, 2018 Researchers have shed new light on the psychiatric and neurological problems that Ebola survivors can suffer from, and call for more specialist support for the most severely affected patients. Read more

California Puts Pediatrician Bob Sears on Probation

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Kate Smith

The Medical Board of California has put pediatrician Bob Sears, MD, on a 35-month probation in light of allegations of medical negligence and inappropriately writing medical exemptions for vaccinations, according to multiple news reports. Read more

The 88th Annual Meeting of the Delaware Academy of Medicine

Posted on May 18, 2018May 18, 2018 by Kate Smith

The Delaware Academy of Medicine / Delaware Public Health Association donated the proceeds from its 88th Annual Meeting to the ICD! Its generous sponsors included:

Shingrix Guidelines Posted in MMWR

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Kate Smith

NFID News: 9 Important Things To Know About Shingles Vaccination

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Kate Smith

new vaccine to prevent shingles (Shingrix®) was licensed for adults age 50 years and older by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and in October 2017, it was recommended for healthy adults age 50 years and older as well as adults who previously received the current shingles vaccine (Zostavax®) by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Read more.

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