Search results for "Immunizations"
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 May 2020
Flu nasal spray offers similar protection against flu compared to standard flu shot
Intranasal live attenuated influenza vaccine was compared with inactivated influenza vaccine in children in rural, isolated communities in Canada.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/16/2.htm
16 Aug 2016
Pneumococcal vaccine recommendations can be unclear
While most physicians surveyed about current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations responded that they found them to be very clear or somewhat clear, when tested with questions about the recommendations and several case scenarios, many of the survey respondents answered incorrectly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/04/pneumococcal-vaccine-recommendations-can-be-unclear.htm
1 Apr 2018
How ‘seeing’ a patient has changed
Virtual visits reduce travel time to appointments, saves out-of-pocket costs, offers better access to remote patients, and even allows physicians to see more patients while enjoying more flexible schedules.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/10/how-seeing-a-patient-has-changed.htm
1 Oct 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
ACIP expands indications for Tdap, HPV, hepatitis B vaccinations
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) released its sixth annual review of the recommended Adult Immunization Schedule last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/07/2.htm
7 Feb 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 1-week history of burning pain, rash
A 62-year-old man is evaluated for a 1-week history of burning pain and a rash over the chest and low back. Medical history is notable for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and a single lung transplantation 3 years ago. Following a physical exam, hospital admission, and pending test results, what is the most appropriate additional management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/10/3.htm
10 Jan 2023
Recommendations issued on pneumococcal vaccine in elderly patients
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) and the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) should be routinely administered in series to all adults who are at least 65 years of age, the CDC announced last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/23/4.htm
23 Sep 2014
ACP launches campaign on adult immunization awareness
In support of ACP's ongoing commitment to educating patients about the importance of adult immunization, the College has launched a public awareness campaign, “Give Your Health A Shot.” The campaign emphasizes the need for adults to collaborate with their clinicians to ensure that vaccinations are part of their overall health and wellness goals. ACP worked with GlaxoSmithKline to develop patient education materials on vaccinations for adults.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/05/13.htm
5 Oct 2010
New COVID-19 boosters authorized and recommended
The CDC has recommended the new formulations of the mRNA vaccines, targeted at the BA.4 and BA.5 lineages of the omicron variant, for adults and adolescents who last received a COVID-19 shot at least two months ago.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/09/06/2.htm
6 Sep 2022