Search results for "Vaccination"
CDC revises pneumococcal, COVID-19 vaccine recommendations
Changes include a lower age for starting pneumococcal vaccination and an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine in older and immunocompromised patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/29/2.htm
29 Oct 2024
At-home nasal flu vaccine, syphilis test approved
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/at-home-nasal-flu-vaccine-syphilis-test-approved.htm
1 Nov 2024
ACIP issues flu vaccine recommendations for this season, updates options for organ recipients
Everyone ages six months and older should be vaccinated against the flu if they have no contraindications, and for solid-organ transplant recipients, either the high-dose inactivated influenza vaccine or adjuvanted inactivated influenza vaccine is an acceptable option, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/09/03/2.htm
3 Sep 2024
ACP/Annals forum addresses adult vaccinations
Patient hesitation and physician uncertainty are two barriers to achieving optimal vaccination rates, according to expert panelists.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/acpannals-forum-addresses-adult-vaccinations.htm
1 Apr 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Vaccinations for a patient with HIV
A 26-year-old woman undergoes consultation to update her vaccinations. She is an elementary school teacher. Medical history is significant for well-controlled HIV diagnosed 6 years ago. Following a physical exam, which vaccine is contraindicated in this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/06/04/3.htm
4 Jun 2024
Article, podcast address impact of physician-patient relationships on adult vaccination rates
Janet Jokela, MD, MPH, MACP, discussed the importance of physician-patient relationships in boosting immunization rates in a recent article and podcast interview on KevinMD.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/09/10/6.htm
10 Sep 2024
Break the cycle of COPD exacerbations
New concepts in the field of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) include pre-COPD, which is defined by normal spirometry in the presence of symptoms, and PRISm, or preserved ratio impaired spirometry.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/break-the-cycle-of-copd-exacerbations.htm
1 Nov 2024
Busting COVID-19 vaccination myths
Misinformation and disinformation campaigns have contributed to the death toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. Internists can effectively counter this and encourage vaccinations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/11/busting-covid-19-vaccination-myths.htm
1 Nov 2021
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host forum on adult vaccine recommendations
The virtual forum featured expert panelists discussing the 2024 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which includes four new vaccines.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/13/5.htm
13 Feb 2024
COVID-19 vaccine side effects associated with greater antibody response, study finds
The association between worse symptoms after vaccination and higher antibody levels against SARS-CoV-2 in subsequent months could be used to encourage reluctant patients to be vaccinated, study authors suggested.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/06/11/2.htm
11 Jun 2024