Search results for "Immunization"
ACP supports National Immunization Awareness Month, urges vaccination discussion with patients
ACP is committed to helping raise adult immunization rates, especially among patients with chronic conditions.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/30/5.htm
30 Jul 2019
Looking ahead at the past
ACP membership inspires through its principles, opportunities, and relevance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/looking-ahead-at-the-past.htm
1 Jan 2024
New adult immunization video series now available from ACP
The series, featuring Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD, MACP, provides a comprehensive review of the 2021 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' adult immunization recommendations, including new information on COVID-19 vaccines.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/06/4.htm
6 Apr 2021
ACP reminds adults to get their influenza vaccination
National Influenza Vaccination Week 2022 is Dec. 5 to 9.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/12/06/2.htm
6 Dec 2022
Officers and Regents election results announced
The election of Officers and Regents has been completed. Terms become effective at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. ET in Boston.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/officers-and-regents-election-results-announced.htm
1 Mar 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for influenza immunization
A 49-year-old man is evaluated for influenza immunization. Two weeks ago, he underwent surgical resection for stage III colon cancer. He will begin a 3-month course of adjuvant chemotherapy in 3 weeks. What is the preferred influenza immunization strategy?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/24/3.htm
24 May 2022
The human right to health
The intrinsic connection between health and life's quintessential pursuits is undeniable.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/the-human-right-to-health.htm
1 Nov 2023
During National Immunization Awareness Month, ACP urges internists to discuss vaccinations with their patients
ACP advises adults to get an annual flu vaccine and to use that opportunity to discuss with their internist other vaccinations they might need, including Tdap, pneumococcal, human papillomavirus, hepatitis B, and herpes zoster.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/31/6.htm
31 Jul 2018
CDC reports on safety after month of COVID-19 vaccines, ACIP updates vaccine schedule
The 2021 schedule from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) includes interim recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination, as well as updates for vaccines against influenza, hepatitis A, and others.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/23/3.htm
23 Feb 2021
More clarity on myocarditis with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
The classic presentation for COVID-19 vaccine-associated myocarditis is chest pain one to seven days after vaccination, with a median time of three days after vaccination, particularly after the second dose.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/more-clarity-on-myocarditis-with-mrna-covid-19-vaccines.htm
1 Feb 2023