Search results for "Immunizations"
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
CDC recommends change to HPV vaccination schedule
Three doses had previously been recommended, but studies have suggested that 2 doses are just as effective in children who begin vaccination before age 15, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices decided.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/10/25/5.htm
25 Oct 2016
ACIP issues adult immunization schedule for 2018
Updated recommendations include those for herpes zoster and measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccinations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/02/06/1.htm
6 Feb 2018
Adult immunization schedule recommends major changes to 3 vaccines
The changes involve the human papillomavirus (HPV), pneumococcal, and meningococcal (MenB) vaccines.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/02/02/1.htm
2 Feb 2016
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation during annual follow-up visit
A 33-year-old woman is evaluated during her annual follow-up visit. She has a 2-year history of left-sided ulcerative colitis. All immunizations are up to date, and depression and anxiety screening results are negative. What is the most appropriate health maintenance screening test to perform?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/07/3.htm
7 Mar 2023
Expert panel updates adult immunization schedule
MKSAP Quiz: 4-day history of swelling and severe pain
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/12/2.htm
12 Jan 2010
Want to improve adult immunization rates? Get out of the way.
Yul Ejnes, MD, MACP, continues his column at KevinMD.com, sharing his strategies for improving adult immunization rates.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/16/8.htm
16 Oct 2012
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/2022/05/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 May 2022
ACIP revises recommendations on pneumococcal vaccine intervals for older adults
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) had previously recommended an interval of 6 to 12 months for the PCV13-PPSV23 sequence in immunocompetent adults 65 years or age and older. After review of the evidence, a new interval is now recommended.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/15/5.htm
15 Sep 2015
How many stars for physician ratings?
Online physician ratings are not going away any time soon, despite very real and very negative consequences.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/02/how-many-stars-for-physician-ratings.htm
1 Feb 2020