Search results for "Vaccinations"
MKSAP quiz: Follow-up for hepatitis B
A 25-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up after recently testing positive for hepatitis B surface antigen. He underwent testing as part of the immigration process from Somalia. Two other siblings also have hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and ultrasound, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/09/19/3.htm
19 Sep 2017
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
Pneumococcal vaccination rates suboptimal in adults with asthma
A total of 42.0% of the study sample reported ever receiving a pneumococcal vaccine, with rates below this threshold in those ages 18 to 44 years (32.7%), men (39.0%), and those with a college degree (36.7%), among other groups, researchers found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/03/1.htm
3 Oct 2017
ACP, CDC issue best practice advice on HBV
Clinicians should screen for hepatitis B virus (HBV) in patients at high risk, such as those born in countries where the HBV prevalence is 2% or higher, men who have sex with men, patients who require immunosuppressive therapy, or patients with end-stage renal disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/11/21/1.htm
21 Nov 2017
ACP observes National Influenza Vaccination Week, offers resources to physicians
The latest recommended immunization schedule for adults was reviewed and approved in part by ACP and is available online from Annals of Internal Medicine, as are other resources to help increase immunization rates.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/05/6.htm
5 Dec 2017
ACP releases guidebook on aging, immunity, and importance of vaccination
A free guidebook reinforces the importance of immunization among older adults, especially for vaccine-preventable diseases such as shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/19/4.htm
19 Dec 2017
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
QI project helps raise vaccination rates
With patients likely to decline all vaccinations, of any kind, due mainly to concerns about safety or adverse effects, physicians opted to work with ACP's “I Raise the Rates” initiative as a quality improvement project.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/02/qi-project-helps-raise-vaccination-rates.htm
1 Feb 2018
Options vary for acute pain management
This issue covers guidelines on chronic pain, the utility of the bedside exam, and a new shingles vaccination.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/02/options-vary-for-acute-pain-management.htm
1 Feb 2018
New herpes zoster vaccine brings familiar challenges
A new vaccine should be considered the preferred option for prevention of shingles in adults and should be given in place of the existing one, but it brings with it familiar considerations: efficacy, insurance, and patient communication.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/02/new-herpes-zoster-vaccine-brings-familiar-challenges.htm
1 Feb 2018