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ACIP recommends hepatitis B vaccine for diabetics, HPV vaccine for men
Two new recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) outline hepatitis B vaccination for diabetic adults and human papillomavirus vaccination in males ages 9 to 26.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/10/2.htm
10 Jan 2012
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 adds new vaccine to HPV recommendations
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended the 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (Gardasil 9) in last week's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/31/4.htm
31 Mar 2015
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
ACP urges adults to get vaccinations to protect against preventable diseases.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/15/5.htm
15 Aug 2023
Recommendations issued on pneumococcal vaccine in elderly patients
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) and the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) should be routinely administered in series to all adults who are at least 65 years of age, the CDC announced last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/23/4.htm
23 Sep 2014
Seasonal flu vaccine tool available
The HealthMap Vaccine Finder, a Web-based flu vaccine locator which helps physicians post their flu vaccine services, has been redesigned and is now available online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/21/9.htm
21 Aug 2012
Reminder: Seasonal flu vaccine tool available
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' HealthMap Vaccine finder, a Web-based flu vaccine locator that helps physicians post their flu vaccine services, has been redesigned and is now available online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/25/7.htm
25 Sep 2012
CMS announces 2013-14 influenza vaccine payments
CMS has issued an update of payment allowances for seasonal influenza virus vaccines when payment is based on 95% of the average wholesale price.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/01/6.htm
1 Oct 2013
Next season's flu vaccine approved
The influenza vaccine formulation for the 2012-2013 season has been approved, the FDA announced last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/21/8.htm
21 Aug 2012
National reimbursement price set for new high-dose flu vaccine
Put words in our mouth
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/12/6.htm
12 Oct 2010