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...

Pfizer TV AD Brings Meningitis B Disease Awareness

8/9/2016   Physicians may experience more inquiries about prevention options for Meningitis B due to   Pfizer’s new 60-second, branded television ad running in Los Angeles through September. The TV ad is intended to help parents of adolescents and young adults...

Human Trials Begin for ZIKA Vaccine

8/4/16   Phase 1 clinical trials have begun on the The NIAID Zika virus investigational DNA vaccine at three locations in the United States.  Prevention of Zika virus infection is a public health imperative due to the devastating sequelae to the fetus if acquired...