Search results for "Vaccination"
Research, news about COVID-19 vaccines, resources from ACP on flu vaccination
Results of vaccine trials were positive, but concerns arose about safety.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/15/1.htm
15 Sep 2020
False positives on syphilis test after COVID-19 vaccination
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/false-positives-on-syphilis-test-after-covid-19-vaccination.htm
1 Feb 2022
Hepatitis B vaccine now recommended for adults ages 19 through 59 years
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has changed its guidance to encourage clinicians to offer the vaccine to adult patients, rather than target those with risk factors or wait for it to be requested.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/05/1.htm
5 Apr 2022
New meningitis vaccine, hepatitis C drug approved
Recalls and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/01/fda.htm
1 Jan 2015
Interim data find vaccine 66% to 85% effective against symptomatic RSV in older adults
The results from a large ongoing phase 3 trial show success in protection from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated lower respiratory tract illness on two important primary endpoints, although reductions in hospitalization and death have yet to be shown.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/04/11/1.htm
11 Apr 2023
COVID-19 Vaccine Forum: What Physicians Need to Know
The Oct. 16 forum hosted by ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine will feature a panel of experts including Anthony S. Fauci, MD, MACP.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/06/2.htm
6 Oct 2020
Heparin labeling changed, non-egg flu vaccine approved
This regulatory update covers changed labeling for heparin and approval of a flu vaccine produced using cultured animal cells.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/02/fda.htm
1 Feb 2013
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
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/2022/01/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jan 2022
Chapter advocacy key to advancing ACP's priorities
ACP's legislative staff are following four key court cases on affirmative action, gun violence, climate change, and women's reproductive health care rights.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/06/chapter-advocacy-key-to-advancing-acps-priorities.htm
1 Jun 2022