Search results for "Immunization"
New meningitis vaccine, hepatitis C drug approved
Recalls and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/01/fda.htm
1 Jan 2015
New data on COVID-19 vaccines' effectiveness over time, boosters, barriers to uptake
Multiple recent studies assessed the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines at different time intervals after vaccination, while others looked at the impact of booster shots. Results of a survey suggested that racial differences in vaccine uptake may be attributable to social barriers.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/12/07/1.htm
7 Dec 2021
False positives on syphilis test after COVID-19 vaccination
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/false-positives-on-syphilis-test-after-covid-19-vaccination.htm
1 Feb 2022
Latest COVID-19 research looks at vaccines' efficacy, thrombocytopenia risk
Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia is a risk with the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine, but not those using mRNA technology, one study found, while other research quantified the vaccines' effectiveness over time. A trial found that monoclonal antibodies reduced progression from asymptomatic to symptomatic infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/01/18/1.htm
18 Jan 2022
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/2021/02/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Feb 2021
The waning and boosting of COVID-19 immunity
ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine's sixth COVID-19 forum examined progress amid the pandemic in the past year.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/11/the-waning-and-boosting-of-covid-19-immunity.htm
1 Nov 2021
Upcoming immunization webinar on communicating risk-benefit of vaccination
ACP will host a webinar on communicating the risks and benefits of vaccination to patients on July 18 at noon as part of the ACP immunization webinar series.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/10/7.htm
10 Jul 2012
ACIP recommends hepatitis B vaccine for diabetics, HPV vaccine for men
Two new recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) outline hepatitis B vaccination for diabetic adults and human papillomavirus vaccination in males ages 9 to 26.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/10/2.htm
10 Jan 2012
Heparin labeling changed, non-egg flu vaccine approved
This regulatory update covers changed labeling for heparin and approval of a flu vaccine produced using cultured animal cells.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/02/fda.htm
1 Feb 2013
ACP immunization webinar series on efficient vaccine ordering
ACP will host the webinar “Efficient Vaccine Ordering” at 5 p.m. EST on Feb. 23, 2012 as part of the ACP immunization webinar series.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/24/11.htm
24 Jan 2012