Search results for "Immunization"
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
New ACIP Adult Immunization Schedule recommends changes to herpes zoster, pneumococcal, hepatitis B vaccines
The guidelines from the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) also include information on COVID-19 vaccines, stressing that it is safe to co-administer them with other vaccines.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/22/2.htm
22 Feb 2022
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/2021/05/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 May 2021
ACP launches campaign on adult immunization awareness
In support of ACP's ongoing commitment to educating patients about the importance of adult immunization, the College has launched a public awareness campaign, “Give Your Health A Shot.” The campaign emphasizes the need for adults to collaborate with their clinicians to ensure that vaccinations are part of their overall health and wellness goals. ACP worked with GlaxoSmithKline to develop patient education materials on vaccinations for adults.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/05/13.htm
5 Oct 2010
CDC updates vaccination guide for measles, mumps, rubella
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) published three revisions to its guidelines for vaccinating against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/25/5.htm
25 Jun 2013
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination the following candidates for College governance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/nominees-named-for-college-officer-and-regent-positions.htm
1 Nov 2023
Conjugate pneumonia vaccines cost-effective for adults, model finds
Vaccinating adults with the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) may be more cost-effective than vaccination with the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23), a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/28/2.htm
28 Feb 2012
Mandated flu vaccines may be ‘new norm’ in health care
Mandated influenza vaccinations for employees of health care facilities are improving safety for vulnerable patients. Properly implementing such rules is the key to a successful outcome.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/vaccination.htm
1 Oct 2015
New surveillance system aims to improve safe use of medicines and vaccines in pregnancy
Medicare payment cut goes into effect
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/02/7.htm
2 Mar 2010
The push toward a COVID-19 vaccine
As America closes in on a vaccine for COVID-19, experts focus on which ones will work best, if at all, how to ramp up production, and how to fairly administer millions of doses.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/11/the-push-toward-a-covid-19-vaccine.htm
1 Nov 2020