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Celebrating another hero this week, Sir Nicholas Winton.  He was recently awarded the highest honor by the Czech president for his work saving 669 children from the Nazi’s during WWII.  This extraordinary gentleman is 105 years old today and a moving example of a life...

Dr. Jonas Salk Oct 28th, 1914 – June 23rd 1995. Thank you for your contributions to protecting human life through immunization! Thank you for the first Polio Vaccine!http://www.biography.com/people/jonas-salk-9470147#polio-vaccine

Providing benefit to patients and healthcare professionals alike, The Health Map, in partnership with HHS.gov, vaccines.gov & flu.gov is a free resource for families to find immunization providers. Physicians, after signing-up...

You high achievers know all too well that being an excellent human is not always an easy task!  We loved this idea from The Happy MD’s Dr. Drummond to consciously create more...

There are a few aspects to a properly run immunization program, however, we’re only going to focus on one today, vaccine ordering.  Bear in mind vaccines are not like other medical supplies or pharmaceuticals.  Since they are biological, they need to be handled with a...

Influenza Vaccine Live, IntranasalWho knew preventing flu could be so easy!?This nasal spray up the nose is all that’s needed for a single dose.For patients 2-49 staying healthy doesn’t need to make them queasy.Even the ACIP thinks this option for those 2-8 is...

Appetizers IIV4  Inactivated Influenza Vaccine, Quadrivalent for diners 6m of age- 8yrs who have never received flu vaccine before should tempt their immune palate with 2 doses of vaccine separated by 4 weeks. Main Courses LAIV4 – Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (...

For your Patients 60+ Don’t ONLY think Flu shots this season! Do your patients need to be immunized for Pneumonia? If so, don’t miss the opportunity, then schedule another office visit! Have your patients return in 4 weeks for their Shingles...

Ensuring that your practice is receiving entitled payment for your immunization services this fall; take advantage of this complimentary webinar available to you & your staff 24/7.  This thorough program is in two parts. Part one covers the 20 Influenza vaccine...

By 5:30pm EDT today!!! September 24th is the last day to order and ship to save and extra 2% on select products on Adacel ( Tdap), Pentacel ( DTaP PI HI), Menactra ( MenACYW D ). This special Customer Appreciation Promotion is in addition to your MPPG vaccine...

As the physician, you review their charts, measure, weigh, and listen to their hearts, carefully monitoring your young patients’ health. You’re to be commended;your profession is critical and well intended. Continue these efforts behind the scenes, sharing these tips,...

News on vaccines for Influenza, Pneumonia, Pregnancy and more: http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USCDC/bulletins/d01f42

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Anti-vaccine nonsense and pro-vaccine sense alike, frequently fail to mention the tiniest of humans who are particularly vulnerable to disease….the newborns! These newbies to the world don’t even start their pertussis vaccine series until they are 2 months old!   In...

Keeping fact from fiction in this information or frequently misinformation age doesn’t have to be a bore or a chore. When researching disease data find the information you’re looking for with the help of this NCHHSTP Atlas. Dr. Fenton gives a tutorial here on how to...