Search results for "Immunizations"
ACIP: pneumococcal vaccine schedule outlined for high-risk adults
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) outlined recommendations and dosing regimens for the use of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/23/6.htm
23 Oct 2012
Pneumonia vaccine gets yes vote for immunocompromised
Uses of the pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine (Prevnar 13) should be expanded to adults with immunocompromising conditions, according to a recent vote by the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/26/7.htm
26 Jun 2012
CDC committee recommends specific flu vaccine as an option for people with egg allergy
The immunization advisory committee at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last week recommended using the vaccine FluBlok in the 2013-14 flu season for people aged 18 through 49 years with egg allergy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/02/6.htm
2 Jul 2013
Two ACP Practice Advisor modules approved for MOC points
New components have been added to ACP Practice Advisor modules on diabetes and adult immunization to help physicians achieve 20 Self-evaluation of Practice Performance points towards Maintenance of Certification (MOC) through the American Board of Internal Medicine. ACP Practice Advisor is the online practice support tool formerly called Medical Home Builder.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/13/6.htm
13 Aug 2013
National Quality Forum endorses preventive care and screening measures
The National Quality Forum (NQF) has recently endorsed 19 quality measures related to preventive care and screening.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/15/11.htm
15 May 2012
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
MKSAP Quiz: 1-week history of burning pain, rash
A 62-year-old man is evaluated for a 1-week history of burning pain and a rash over the chest and low back. Medical history is notable for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and a single lung transplantation 3 years ago. Following a physical exam, hospital admission, and pending test results, what is the most appropriate additional management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/10/3.htm
10 Jan 2023
New COVID-19 boosters authorized and recommended
The CDC has recommended the new formulations of the mRNA vaccines, targeted at the BA.4 and BA.5 lineages of the omicron variant, for adults and adolescents who last received a COVID-19 shot at least two months ago.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/09/06/2.htm
6 Sep 2022
ACP congratulates recent AMA election winners
Sandra A. Fryhofer, MD, MACP, was recently re-elected to the American Medical Association (AMA) Board of Trustees, and Suja Mathew, MD, FACP, was elected to the AMA Council on Medical Education.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/06/28/5.htm
28 Jun 2022
CDC calls for all U.S. adults to be screened for hepatitis B
All adults should undergo triple-panel screening at least once in their lives, and screening should be repeated during the first trimester of every pregnancy, the CDC said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/14/1.htm
14 Mar 2023