Search results for "Immunization"
Cost-effectiveness of HPV vaccination after age 26 low, varies by risk factors
A model found that human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination of men and women ages 27 to 45 years cost $2,005,000 per quality-adjusted life-year gained. Vaccinating patients in this age range who had more partners or had recently left a relationship was more cost-effective.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/12/03/1.htm
3 Dec 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
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
RSV vaccines new tool for physicians
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended in June that adults ages 60 years and older may receive a single dose of an RSV vaccine, using shared clinical decision making.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/rsv-vaccines-new-tool-for-physicians.htm
1 Oct 2023
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
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
RSV vaccine news, Entresto generic approved
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/07/rsv-vaccine-news-entresto-generic-approved.htm
1 Jul 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
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
Observe National Immunization Awareness Month with ACP resources
ACP and the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit are cosponsoring the webinar “mRNA Vaccines: Scientific Update and Overcoming Clinician and Patient Hesitation” on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 3 p.m.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/08/20/5.htm
20 Aug 2024