Search results for "Immunizations"
ACP receives 4-year federal award to increase adult immunization rates nationwide
The award enables ACP to expand its 7-state evidence-based program to increase adult vaccination rates, which was funded by the CDC for 2013-2015.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/22/5.htm
22 Sep 2015
General internists crucial to raising adult immunization rates
The single most important factor in promoting adult immunization is strong advocacy from a physician, and the recommendation of a general internist is a vital factor in whether patients receive needed vaccines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/immunization.htm
1 Oct 2015
Mandated flu vaccines may be ‘new norm’ in health care
Mandated influenza vaccinations for employees of health care facilities are improving safety for vulnerable patients. Properly implementing such rules is the key to a successful outcome.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/vaccination.htm
1 Oct 2015
Alcohol treatment may be shifting to primary care
This issue covers topics such as the uptick of alcohol misuse treatment in primary care, the mind-body connection between mental health and heart disease, and ways in which patients can educate each other more effectively about lifestyle maintenance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/editors.htm
1 Oct 2015
Administering and tracking immunizations
Yul Ejnes, MD, MACP, continues his monthly column at KevinMD.com about the challenges of administering and tracking immunizations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/10/20/5.htm
20 Oct 2015
ACP and Consumer Reports release new series of patient-centered articles on health topics
Topics include the importance of adult immunizations, how to manage your health by knowing your numbers such as blood pressure and which health screenings to get, and the most appropriate setting to seek care when you're sick or healthy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/10/7.htm
10 Nov 2015
National Influenza Vaccination Week prompts reminder on flu shots
Online resources are available to help physicians and health care professionals ensure that patients receive the correct immunizations in accordance with the CDC's Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/12/08/5.htm
8 Dec 2015
HPV vaccine efficacy increases, but use lags
Human papillomavirus immunization rates continue, for several reasons, to lag behind those of other vaccines. Experts are formulating new approaches for physicians and patients to ensure that HPV protection is as robust as possible.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/02/HPV.htm
1 Feb 2016
Internists interacting with retail clinics
Primary care physicians are seeing more patients after they've already been to a retail health clinic. Experts say that a more patient-centered model needs to evolve to combat the ease of seeking care outside the doctor's office.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/02/retail-clinics.htm
1 Feb 2016
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