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COVID-19 flu guidance, data on convalescent plasma, cardiac effects, and clot risk
Flu testing and treatment advice came from the NIH, convalescent plasma failed in a new trial, tocilizumab had mixed results, and remdesivir got full approval, among other COVID-19 news.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/27/1.htm
27 Oct 2020
Keep up with vaccine recommendations
New vaccines and their recommendations have added complexity and made it tough to stay current. For patients, the extra costs can be prohibitive. Learn how to stay abreast of the requirements and engage patients on the issue.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/09/vaccines.htm
1 Sep 2013
ACP urges physicians to strongly recommend and offer flu shots to pregnant women following CDC report
As of early November 2017, almost two-thirds of pregnant women had not been vaccinated against the flu, according to the CDC.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/01/30/2.htm
30 Jan 2018
Actavis recalls more than 60 generics, six flu vaccines OK'd
The latest recalls, warnings, label changes and approvals from the Food and Drug Administration.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2008
New guidelines on COVID-19 antibody testing, flu vaccination and trial data on remdesivir
Infectious diseases experts offered guidance on the use of antibody tests in practice, a remdesivir trial showed disappointing results, the CDC recommended flu vaccination for people six months and up, and a study reported post-ICU outcomes of patients with COVID-19.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/25/1.htm
25 Aug 2020
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
Set up your flu clinic now
Setting up an influenza vaccine clinic is a simple way to immunize all patients in a practice. It's easy to achieve that goal if the practice is well organized. Here is a step-by-step guide to running a successful flu vaccine clinic.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/tips.htm
1 Sep 2011
NFID releases toolkit to help clinicians discuss annual flu vaccinations
A toolkit on annual flu vaccinations includes a public service announcement video, fact sheet, infographic, customizable on-hold scripts, webinar, poster/handout, email template, and more.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/09/19/6.htm
19 Sep 2017
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/03/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Mar 2019
Expert panel updates adult immunization schedule
MKSAP Quiz: 4-day history of swelling and severe pain
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/12/2.htm
12 Jan 2010