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10/12/16   Have you been curious about the influenza vaccine Flublok?  Yesterday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Protein Sciences Corporation’s high dose quadrivalent formula.  The press release announcing the approval as well as the Flublok...

10/11/16   A recent study in Pediatrics shared how an urban health system reached human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates at nearly 90% for teens, both male and female! To be specific, HPV vaccination rates were an impressive 89.8% for girls and 89.3% in...

10/6/2016   When it comes to fall immunizations, Influenza vaccine is the first great reason to have your patients come in.   The second and third reasons could be for Zoster and Pneumonia vaccines as well!  Don’t miss adult vaccination opportunities and don’t...

10/5/2016   Due to the variety of influenza prevention options and that the LAIV is not receiving a nod this season, it may be time to review all you need to know in the latest  2016-2017 ACIP Influenza Vaccination Recommendations.

10/4/2016   The American College of Physicians is hosting a webinar this Friday, October 7th at 3:00pm regarding “The Benefits of Nominating a CVO in Your Practice”.   Dr. Mike Soppet and his nurse will share resources and insights to help your practice Raise the...

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...

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.  ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

8/2/16   The CDC offers numerous resources to up the immunization rates for your practice.  http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niam.html  More Tool Kits are also available here at the National Public Health Information Coalition.  No matter a patient’s age,...

7/28/16   Due to the Meningitis outbreak among MSM in Southern California, recommendations for Meningococcal vaccine has been expanded to include all MSM in addition to all persons with HIV infection.  The recommended vaccine is MCV4 the quadrivalent vaccine that...

7/27/16   California’s Immunization law, SB 277 is currently in effect.  With back-to-school physicals well underway, the vast majority of students will be appropriately immunized.  Fortunately, the risk of infection now will be reduced for those who are...