Search results for "Vaccines"
ACP provides resources to improve adult immunization rates
ACP's new adult immunization resource hub includes the latest vaccine recommendations, a practice assessment survey, patient education resources, and more.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/01/08/5.htm
8 Jan 2019
Experts cover common COVID-19 challenges
A recent ACP/Annals of Internal Medicine forum on COVID-19 considered the timing of vaccination, outpatient treatment, and pre-exposure prophylaxis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/10/experts-cover-common-covid-19-challenges.htm
1 Oct 2022
Latest ACIP immunization schedule updates guidance on COVID-19, pneumococcal vaccines
The annual immunization schedule consolidates and summarizes updates to the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/14/1.htm
14 Feb 2023
Raising vaccine rates requires some selling
Physicians and others in their practice can boost their odds of vaccination success by the way they frame conversations with patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/raising-vaccine-rates-requires-some-selling.htm
1 Jun 2020
COVID-19 Vaccine Forum II—Promoting COVID-19 Vaccination: What Physicians Need to Know
The virtual live event hosted by ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine on Dec. 16 will provide unique insight and practical information from a panel of experts on promoting COVID-19 vaccination confidence and uptake.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/12/08/2.htm
8 Dec 2020
COVID-19 vaccine development must balance speed, safety
Multiple methods and numerous trials are underway in an attempt to develop a vaccine to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/COVID-19-vaccine-development-must-balance-speed-safety.htm
1 Jun 2020
ACP, YouTube partner on new videos to counter vaccine misinformation
Ask Your Internist is ACP's new patient-facing series featuring physicians answering the public's top vaccine-related questions. Physician to Physician Conversations features practical approaches to address vaccine and health misinformation with patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/12/07/5.htm
7 Dec 2021
Hepatitis B vaccine now recommended for adults ages 19 through 59 years
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has changed its guidance to encourage clinicians to offer the vaccine to adult patients, rather than target those with risk factors or wait for it to be requested.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/05/1.htm
5 Apr 2022
Uptake of herpes zoster vaccine linked to supply
Strong uptake led to short supply for the shingles vaccine. Learn how to educate patients and integrate best practices into your clinical routine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/10/uptake-of-herpes-zoster-vaccine-linked-to-supply.htm
1 Oct 2019
ACP joins call for COVID-19 vaccine mandates for all health workers
ACP and 50 health care professional societies call for all health care and long-term care employers to require employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/07/27/4.htm
27 Jul 2021