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Postexposure prophylaxis drug, vaccine complications, and anticoagulation in COVID-19
A monoclonal antibody combination was effective for postexposure prophylaxis and received emergency use authorization. A study investigated postvaccine myocarditis and pericarditis, and effects of full-dose anticoagulation differed by whether patients were critically ill.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/10/1.htm
10 Aug 2021
CDC issues interim guidance on measles infection control and prevention in health care
New government guidance covers what is acceptable evidence of immunity to measles and how to respond if health care personnel are exposed to the disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/30/4.htm
30 Jul 2019
Correction to ‘ACIP releases 2024 Adult Immunization Schedule featuring new vaccines’
In the Jan. 16, 2024, issue, the article on the 2024 Adult Immunization Schedule incorrectly summarized the recommendations for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/23/6.htm
23 Jan 2024
HPV vaccination now impacts practice later
This issue covers such topics as HPV vaccination, news from ObesityWeek, and a preview of upcoming events at Internal Medicine Meeting 2017.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/editors.htm
1 Feb 2017
Flu vaccination is rarely associated with subdeltoid bursitis, study finds
Clinicians could benefit from an injection technique “tune-up” in needle placement and needle length, an editorial suggested.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/23/6.htm
23 Jun 2020
ACIP releases 2024 Adult Immunization Schedule featuring new vaccines
The latest recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) address vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus, mpox, COVID-19, and meningitis, among others.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/16/1.htm
16 Jan 2024
Raising vaccine rates requires some selling
Physicians and others in their practice can boost their odds of vaccination success by the way they frame conversations with patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/raising-vaccine-rates-requires-some-selling.htm
1 Jun 2020
ACP supports National Immunization Awareness Month, urges vaccination discussion with patients
ACP is committed to helping raise adult immunization rates, especially among patients with chronic conditions.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/30/5.htm
30 Jul 2019
Remain vigilant this ‘twindemic’ season
The CDC is anticipating a resumption of seasonal flu activity in the U.S., but the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic this year remain unknown.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/10/remain-vigilant-this-twindemic-season.htm
1 Oct 2021
Research, news about COVID-19 vaccines, resources from ACP on flu vaccination
Results of vaccine trials were positive, but concerns arose about safety.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/15/1.htm
15 Sep 2020