Search results for "Vaccinations"
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation during a pre-employment examination
A 37-year-old man is evaluated during a pre-employment examination. He is starting a new job as a medical assistant in a primary care office. He has received influenza, COVID-19, and tetanus and diphtheria toxoids vaccines. What is the most appropriate additional vaccine to administer?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/27/3.htm
27 Jun 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
Upcoming immunization webinar on communicating risk-benefit of vaccination
ACP will host a webinar on communicating the risks and benefits of vaccination to patients on July 18 at noon as part of the ACP immunization webinar series.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/10/7.htm
10 Jul 2012
Advice on monoclonal antibodies; new data on long-term COVID-19 symptoms, vaccine efficacy
The NIH offered guidance on prioritization when monoclonal antibodies can't be given to all eligible patients. Two studies looked at patients with persistent COVID-19 symptoms, and other research confirmed the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines, even with the delta variant.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/14/2.htm
14 Sep 2021
GAO to conduct survey on vaccinations under Medicare
ACP's John Tooker, MACP, blogs at KevinMD
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/07/7.htm
7 Dec 2010
ACP signs advisory letter urging pertussis vaccination outreach
ACP has joined the American Nurses Association, along with many other nursing, pediatric and physician organizations, to urge clinicians to encourage patients who have any contact with newborns and infants to get vaccinated for pertussis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/04/19/9.htm
19 Apr 2011
ACIP expands indications for Tdap, HPV, hepatitis B vaccinations
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) released its sixth annual review of the recommended Adult Immunization Schedule last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/07/2.htm
7 Feb 2012
IDSA issues vaccination guideline for immunocompromised patients
Most people with compromised immune systems should receive the flu shot and other vaccinations, noted a new guideline released by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/10/2.htm
10 Dec 2013
Zoster vaccination didn't cause infection in patients on biologics
The herpes zoster vaccine reduced the incidence of herpes zoster infection in patients with immune-mediated disease, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/10/6.htm
10 Jul 2012
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