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This virus has sickened hundreds of children in 12 states recently.  Symptoms of this illness are not well-defined, not frequently identified, not frequently studied, with no specific treatment, and...

In the current business climate, one cannot underestimate the importance of savvy purchasing.  Although Prevnar (PCV13) is only available at list price, medical practices can at least save some time by ordering Prevnar on their Sanofi Pasteur...

For those patients 65 and older it is now recommended to add Prevnar13. The ACIP voted to now use 2 different vaccines to prevent Pneumonia in adults. Prevnar13  (PCV13) and Pneumovax23 (PPSV23)  immunizations are now working together for better disease prevention....

What if many of  “the best and brightest” no longer apply to Medical School?  Health is priority one, all other goals cannot be pursued without it. Physicians can collaborate to prevent overwhelming sepsis in this most critical of all professions. American...

At such a young age, these students are already making an important contribution to the world they live in. It's quite impressive what they produced with this documentary on vaccines, it had even been noticed and lauded by vaccine authority, Dr. Paul Offit. Screenings...

On TdaP (Adacel), Menactra & Pentacel it’s true, this 2% savings is in addition to your vaccine purchasing group discount!!  This vaccine sale starts today through September 24th!  If your current supply on these immunizations is adequate, mark your calendars – or...

Code 90662 – FluzoneHD vaccine and Code G0008 for administration, 31.82 and 26.66 respectively.  For more information on Influenza vaccine billing see below:Influenza #vaccine billing resource https://www.vaxserve.com/assets/pdf/library/mkt17493-1r.pdf

August is Immunization Awareness Month!  Check the immunization status of all your patients and help improve the abysmal adult immunization rates. Check your vaccine know how below.  If you’re not a Medscape subscriber it only requires registering with an e-mail and...

Although this sculpture is missing her nose, from the Romans comes this early personification of good health, Hygieia, daughter of Asklepios God of Medicine.  

Catch those teens and give them all the recommended vaccines.  Gardasil is one not to forget when doing back to school as well as sports physicals. Schedule the next dose office visit before they leave your...

With a little modern medical practice marketing, you can make it easier for potential patients to find you!   Register your practice at this site that by the way, is in partnership with the following:  vaccines.gov, flu.gov, HHS.gov  ...

Unlike Tdap coverage, HPV is getting missed. Dr. Schuchat of the CDC encourages physicians to administer HPV vaccine during the same office visit they are giving Tdap & Meningococcal vaccines....

For healthy children 2-8 ACIP now states a preference for LAIV over IIV: However, the advice is not to miss an opportunity to vaccinate if the nasal flu vaccine is not available  http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2014/s0625-acip.html

Product Availability is finally free flowing! See communication below from Sanofi Pasteur: We are pleased to announce that supply restrictions for the following products have been removed: • Pentacel® (Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed,...

Not only is international travel a reason to vaccinate your patients for special circumstances, but families bringing in international adoptees should be protected as well.  There are several resources for information. This is the time of year that you may have more...