Search results for "Immunizations"
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
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
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
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
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
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
ACIP flu season recommendations include new trivalent vaccine configuration
For the coming season, U.S.-licensed trivalent influenza vaccines will contain hemagglutinin derived from an H1N1-like virus, an H3N2-like virus, and a Yamagata lineage-like virus, representing changes from last season in the influenza A (H3N2) virus and the influenza B virus.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/18/1.htm
18 Aug 2015
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for a laceration on the leg
An 80-year-old woman is evaluated for a laceration on her leg. On the previous day, she hit the corner of her bed, tearing the skin. She would like recommendations regarding wound care. Medical history is remarkable for polymyalgia rheumatica for which she takes prednisone daily. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/30/3.htm
30 Jun 2015