Chili Cook-Off & Preventing Polio

9/14/16 MPPG’s own Fuchs cooking for Rotary 5320’s Chili Cook-Off Contest at Angels Stadium in Anaheim on Saturday, September 10th.  Rotary Club’s “END POLIO NOW” is earning awards and making a difference in the eradication of this dreaded virus.   Clubs both large...

Current Hepatitis A Outbreak

9/8/2016   The CDC is tracking the latest Hepatitis A cases that have infected 89 people so far in 7 states.  Frozen Strawberries from Egypt appear to be the source.  Although there have been 39 hospitalizations, fortunately there have been no deaths.  ...

Bexsero on Backorder

9/6/2016   Although GSK’s Meningitis B Vaccine Bexsero is apparently on back order, Pfizer’s brand, Trumenba fortunately is readily available and in adequate supply.  Practices needing discounts on Meningitis B vaccine or other vaccines may complete the MPPG...

ACIP June 2016 Presentation Slides Now Available

8/17/2016   Although the CDC’s ACIP June meeting minutes are not yet available, the presentation slides are.   These slides are filled with data and information to satisfy even the most curious immunization and vaccine enthusiasts.   The topics cover the gamut...

Flumist 2016-17; Perspectives on FDA & ACIP

8/16/16   In an unusual development for this upcoming flu season, it would appear that the FDA and the CDC are not in agreement.  The FDA has approved Flumist’s 2016-2017 Quadrivalent formulation however, the CDC’s ACIP is not recommending it. With the FDA and...