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Watch this video! See great graphics on the devious strategies executed by the poliovirus. Click here.  It sure would be nice to eliminate this bad boy pathogen from our world.  Let’s send ‘em packing! “We’re this...

New parents may like this site for vaccine information. Who doesn’t love Khan Academy?!! Great for kids but parents too! Start an account and log in! The link below answers 5 common flu vaccine excuses. Of course YOU, the MD and CDC are best resources for health,...

Maurice R. Hilleman phD (1919 – 2005 ) An American microbiologist specializing in vaccinology.  His life’s work, and the vaccines he developed have saved an immeasurable number of human lives and continues to do so today, even after his death, at an estimated rate of...

This study published this month, adds to the already enormous quantity of scientific data supporting the measles vaccine.  http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20150107/long-term-study-finds-measles-vaccines-safe        

Vaccine discounts, medical supplies discounts and more….. for our physicians, their staff and their practices in general, are what we do at MPPG. Decreasing costs to run a medical office and improve the bottom line is a win/win strategy for MPPG members and partners...

This article in Contemporary OB/GYN reviews the recent FDA approval of Gardasil 9.  It is indeed refreshing to see the results showing 20% more of these HPV caused cancers being prevented.  If curing cancer is significant, preventing cancer is even more so....

Eight days ago the FDA approved Merck’s new Gardasil 9-valent vaccine.  Great news indeed for broader protection against HPV related cancers.Gardasil 4-valent covers HPV types 6, 11, 16 & 18.  Gardasil 9-valent covers these as well and 5 additional HPV types...

Here is a little joking around on a usually serious topic.  View this refreshingly fun report found in Dr. Offit’s video library:  http://thedailyshow.cc.com/videos/g1lev1/an-outbreak-of-liberal-idiocy

MPPG has just added a new partner, ProficientRx to our list of discounts available to our members.  This is a particularly important addition since it provides your practice with another revenue stream opportunity and an appreciated convenience for your patients....

Fluzone ID is now available in quadrivalent formulation!  How appropriate this news comes at the conclusion of National Influenza Vaccination Week.Read here for additional information on this innovative influenza vaccine...

FDA’s approval will account for 5 additional HPV types! http://tinyurl.com/owf9v9e

Here is the CDC resource page for reference. Health Care professionals may like to lead the way with the influenza vaccination pledge. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/NIVW/pledge/index.html

Get your practice on the map.  Give your patients new and old an opportunity to visit you in your office when they are not actually sick!  Let prospective patients know your practice provides immunization and disease prevention services!  Physicians map your location...

This story is based on real events:   I attempted to make a flu shot appointment with my internist on 3 separate occasions and hung up each time after being on hold for over 5 minutes each time.  I was able to get through finally on my 4th attempt, but although...

There was very interesting 2014-15  Influenza Health Advisory information shared today by the CDC’s Dr. Frieden and Dr. Bresee during today’s Telebriefing.  Today’s transcript may be found here http://www.cdc.gov/media/index.html as soon as they are available and...