by testadmin | Feb 27, 2018 | News
2/27/18 The World Health Organization has announced their recommendations for the influenza strains to be included in the 2018-19 Northern Hemisphere flu vaccine. It is recommended that quadrivalent vaccines for use in the 2018-2019 northern hemisphere...
by testadmin | Feb 22, 2018 | News
2/22/18 ACIP changes policy to include Flumist, the intranasal flu vaccine, as an option for Influenza Immunization for the upcoming 2018-2019 Season. This information was reported in CIDRAP and may be welcome news for many pediatric practices across the US...
by testadmin | Feb 21, 2018 | News
2/21/18 Lakshmi Sukumaran of the CDC et. al. conducted a case control study on expectant mothers and found there was no association of the use of Tdap or Influenza vaccine and the risk of infant death or hospitalizations. The study results are reported in the...
by testadmin | Feb 20, 2018 | News
2/20/18 This article by Fierce Healthcare.com shares 4 steps to cut down on patient no-shows. This is a frustrating and costly problem for many practices but can be improved. Educate patients on the importance of showing up for appointments Prioritize patient...
by testadmin | Feb 19, 2018 | News
2/19/18 This is a poignant story shared and reported in The Washington Post. It’s a mother’s reflection on her child’s fight with influenza and why he survived. It also reports on another mother’s story that unfortunately, did not end as well. Pediatricians may...
by testadmin | Feb 16, 2018 | News
2/15/18 A study published yesterday in The Journal of Infectious Diseases reported the high-dose Influenza vaccine is 38% more effective in preventing laboratory confirmed flu in the elderly when compared to the standard flu vaccine. There were other advantages...
