Search results for "Influenza"
MKSAP Quiz: Routine visit for a patient with chronic kidney disease
A 45-year-old man is evaluated during a routine visit in September. He has advanced chronic kidney disease due to IgA nephropathy. After his vaccination history is evaluated, what is the most appropriate additional vaccine to administer at this visit?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/18/3.htm
18 Jul 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation during a pre-employment examination
A 37-year-old man is evaluated during a pre-employment examination. He is starting a new job as a medical assistant in a primary care office. He has received influenza, COVID-19, and tetanus and diphtheria toxoids vaccines. What is the most appropriate additional vaccine to administer?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/27/3.htm
27 Jun 2023
Oseltamivir didn't reduce hospitalization risk from influenza, did have adverse effects
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 randomized clinical trials found that oseltamivir was not associated with reduced risk of hospitalization compared with placebo and that nausea and vomiting were more common with the drug.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/20/2.htm
20 Jun 2023
Pandemic enters new phase with end of PHE
COVID-19 isn't gone, but the end of the U.S. public health emergency does mark some significant changes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/pandemic-enters-new-phase-with-end-of-phe.htm
1 Jun 2023
RSV vaccine approved; several actions on opioids
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/rsv-vaccine-approved-several-actions-on-opioids.htm
1 Jun 2023
Over-the-counter test for flu, COVID-19 authorized
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/04/over-the-counter-test-for-flu-covid-19-authorized.htm
1 Apr 2023
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 8 8 ACP Internist RecallsA class I ...
The EUA requires the test maker to continue to assess the test’s ability to detect influenza B in real-world settings. ... Over-the-counter test for flu, COVID-19 authorizedBy Mollie Frost. F D A U p d a t e.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/04/acpi-202304-2023-changes-to-em-coding-whats-new_t2.pdf
27 Mar 2023
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 8 8 ACP Internist RecallsA class I ...
The EUA requires the test maker to continue to assess the test’s ability to detect influenza B in real-world settings. ... Over-the-counter test for flu, COVID-19 authorizedBy Mollie Frost. F D A U p d a t e.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/04/acpi-202304-2023-changes-to-em-coding-whats-new_t1.pdf
27 Mar 2023
Prepare for next pandemic by training leaders
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the prospect of others, public health and medical groups are developing training initiatives to increase the numbers of infectious disease and public health specialists across the country.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/prepare-for-next-pandemic-by-training-leaders.htm
1 Mar 2023
Latest ACIP immunization schedule updates guidance on COVID-19, pneumococcal vaccines
The annual immunization schedule consolidates and summarizes updates to the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/14/1.htm
14 Feb 2023