Immunization Science
Science
NNii provides up-to-date information on immunization science. This section contains synopses of articles from the scientific, peer-reviewed literature related to vaccines and immunization. Each synopsis includes a comment from NNii intended to guide readers on the strengths, weaknesses and implications of the study.
Recent Articles
Impact of Rotavirus Vaccine in Gastroenteritis Hospitalizations
This study describes the reduction in acute gastroenteritis hospitalizations among children after introduction of rotavirus vaccine in the United States.
Filed under: Rotavirus Vaccines | Updated: June 3, 2010 | Read full article...
Measles Transmission in Immunized Communities
This study shows that clusters of unvaccinated individuals can lead to sustained measles virus transmission within a community, even if the community at large has a high immunization rate.
Filed under: Measles-Containing Vaccines | Updated: November 25, 2009 | Read full article...
Measles, Mumps Vaccination and Hearing Loss
Hearing loss in one or both ears is a well known complication of measles, mumps and meningitis. Could live virus vaccines for measles and mumps cause hearing loss?
Filed under: Measles-Containing Vaccines | Updated: June 3, 2009 | Read full article...
Risk of Pertussis Infection When Parents Refuse Vaccination
This study assessed whether children whose parents refuse to immunize them are at greater risk of being infected with pertussis.
Filed under: Pertussis (Whooping Cough)-Containing Vaccines | Updated: June 1, 2009 | Read full article...
Influenza Vaccination During Pregnancy
This study describes the effectiveness of influenza vaccination during pregnancy in protecting both the mother and the infant.
Filed under: Influenza Vaccines | Updated: January 29, 2009 | Read full article...
