Search results for "Vaccinations"
RSV vaccine approved; several actions on opioids
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/rsv-vaccine-approved-several-actions-on-opioids.htm
1 Jun 2023
Dabigatran recalled, dense-breast notification required
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/05/dabigatran-recalled-dense-breast-notification-required.htm
1 May 2023
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/2023/04/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Apr 2023
Home-based HPV screening appears cost-effective, study finds
In an economic evaluation of 19,851 female participants from a randomized clinical trial, incremental cost-effectiveness ratios for increased uptake of human papillomavirus (HPV) screening ranged from $86 to $146 per additional screening completed.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/28/4.htm
28 Mar 2023
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
Prepare for next pandemic by training leaders
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the prospect of others, public health and medical groups are developing training initiatives to increase the numbers of infectious disease and public health specialists across the country.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/prepare-for-next-pandemic-by-training-leaders.htm
1 Mar 2023
Latest ACIP immunization schedule updates guidance on COVID-19, pneumococcal vaccines
The annual immunization schedule consolidates and summarizes updates to the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/14/1.htm
14 Feb 2023
ACP's commitment to address misinformation and disinformation
The College vigorously supports the use of science and scientific expertise, based on the best available evidence, and remains concerned about the spread of both disinformation and misinformation on social media, public news channels, and other digital channels.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/14/5.htm
14 Feb 2023
More clarity on myocarditis with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
The classic presentation for COVID-19 vaccine-associated myocarditis is chest pain one to seven days after vaccination, with a median time of three days after vaccination, particularly after the second dose.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/more-clarity-on-myocarditis-with-mrna-covid-19-vaccines.htm
1 Feb 2023
Watching weight for women
This month's issue addresses weight gain in women, celiac disease, and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and myocarditis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/watching-weight-for-women.htm
1 Feb 2023