Search results for "Adult Immunization"
Pneumococcal vaccine recommendations can be unclear
While most physicians surveyed about current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations responded that they found them to be very clear or somewhat clear, when tested with questions about the recommendations and several case scenarios, many of the survey respondents answered incorrectly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/04/pneumococcal-vaccine-recommendations-can-be-unclear.htm
1 Apr 2018
ACP offers free webinars on immunization on Aug. 23, Sept. 12, Sept. 23
Upcoming webinars for National Immunization Awareness Month will cover resident education, immunization in HIV, and development of a vaccination program.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/20/5.htm
20 Aug 2019
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 reminds adults to get their flu shot during National Influenza Vaccination Week
All adults should make it a priority to get vaccinated due to the arrival of influenza season, holiday gatherings, and winter weather, as well as the ongoing threat of COVID-19.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/12/07/4.htm
7 Dec 2021
Expensive vaccines may wipe out wrong target—the doctor
New and expensive vaccines added to the schedule for adolescents, adults and children over the last several years have created a crisis in the delivery system that threatens to reduce or eliminate the private provider's role, say experts following the issue.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/vaccine.htm
1 Apr 2009
A good month to raise the rates
There are several important revisions for adult immunizations, including not using the live attenuated influenza vaccine for the 2017-2018 flu season.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/10/a-good-month-to-raise-the-rates.htm
1 Oct 2017
Improving access key to reform, says Commonwealth Fund VP
Health care access has become a top issue in 2008.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/fourteen.htm
1 May 2008
What's new in other College publications
ACP Hospitalist, ACP mobile content, ACP Press, and ACP QI programs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/11/highlights.htm
1 Nov 2008
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
Strength in numbers: building influence through coalitions
The American College of Physicians joins with government, quality groups and other medical societies to increase the volume of internal medicine's voice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/presidents.htm
1 Feb 2009