Tag: Effectiveness
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Surveillance and Containment Measures for the First 100 Patients with COVID-19 in Singapore — January 2–February 29, 2020
On March 13, 2020, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release. Yixiang Ng, MSc1*; Zongbin Li, MBBS1*;…
Why CDC Measures Vaccine Effectiveness | CDC
After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a vaccine or authorizes a vaccine for emergency use, experts continue…
Flu Vaccine Effectiveness: Questions and Answers for Health Professionals
A Q&A on influenza vaccine effectiveness intended for health care professionals that discusses new studies and the different research methods…
New CDC Vaccine Effectiveness Study Uses Innovative Approach to Measure Vaccine Benefits
New CDC Vaccine Effectiveness Study Uses Innovative Approach to Measure Vaccine Benefits Source link
Interim Estimates of 2016-17 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness – United States, February 2017
In the United States, annual vaccination against seasonal influenza is recommended for all persons aged ≥6 months (1). Each influenza…
Interim Estimates of 2017-18 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness – United States, February 2018
In the United States, annual vaccination against seasonal influenza is recommended for all persons aged ≥6 months (1). During each…
Vaccine Effectiveness – How Well Does the Flu Vaccine Work?
CDC conducts studies each year to determine how well the influenza (flu) vaccine protects against flu illness. Source link
Interim Estimates of 2018–19 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness — United States, February 2019
Joshua D. Doyle, MD, PhD1,2; Jessie R. Chung, MPH2; Sara S. Kim, MPH2; Manjusha Gaglani, MBBS3; Chandni Raiyani, MPH3; Richard…
Interim Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Estimates for the 2019-20 Flu Season Show Flu Vaccines Providing Substantial Protection, Especially in Children
February 20, 2020 – Today, CDC published new interim flu vaccine effectiveness (VE) estimates for the 2019-2020 flu season. So…
