Search results for "Vaccinations"
Modeling study finds RSV vaccines cost-effective for older U.S. adults
Vaccination programs using the monovalent adjuvanted or bivalent vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) were projected to be potentially cost-effective at a price per dose of up to $127 or up to $118, respectively, over a first RSV season.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/05/4.htm
5 Dec 2023
Immunization is everyone's issue
ACP convened an Advisory Group to discuss barriers to adult immunization, with the goal of identifying potential ways for ACP to address them on a population health level.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/10/immunization-is-everyones-issue.htm
1 Oct 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for multiple myeloma
A 64-year-old man is evaluated following a recent diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Chemotherapy is planned to begin in 14 days. Which prophylactic therapy is indicated today?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/05/3.htm
5 Dec 2023
During National Immunization Awareness Month, ACP urges internists to discuss vaccinations with their patients
ACP advises adults to get an annual flu vaccine and to use that opportunity to discuss with their internist other vaccinations they might need, including Tdap, pneumococcal, human papillomavirus, hepatitis B, and herpes zoster.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/31/6.htm
31 Jul 2018
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
ACP observes National Influenza Vaccination Week, offers resources to physicians
The latest recommended immunization schedule for adults was reviewed and approved in part by ACP and is available online from Annals of Internal Medicine, as are other resources to help increase immunization rates.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/05/6.htm
5 Dec 2017
HPV vaccine impacts disease, screening
While HPV immunization is recommended during adolescence, internists practicing in the postvaccine era have their own host of considerations: namely, screening for cervical cancer and providing catch-up vaccination.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/hpv.htm
1 Feb 2017
Little health benefit, higher costs likely with extended age limit for HPV vaccination
A modeling study examined four scenarios for extended vaccination in women and men up to ages 26, 30, 40, and 45 years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/12/10/1.htm
10 Dec 2019
ACP releases guidebook on aging, immunity, and importance of vaccination
A free guidebook reinforces the importance of immunization among older adults, especially for vaccine-preventable diseases such as shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/19/4.htm
19 Dec 2017
New COVID-19 boosters, DNA test for cancer risk OK’ed
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/new-covid-19-boosters-dna-test-for-cancer-risk-oked.htm
1 Nov 2023