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Eliminate the disease then eliminate the required shot series. Isn't it refreshing that we no longer need routine Smallpox vaccine?  Diligence on immunization efforts toward vaccine preventable diseases both here, near and far is both ethically and financially...

The high cost of vaccines: This is precisely the reason for our collaboration with other practices and the vaccine manufacturers, to access lowest possible vaccine pricing direct. At this point in time, vaccine purchasing group contracts are our best option. This is a...

Paying patients to get their vaccines? Isn’t it perplexing that improving immunization rates is as challenging as it is? We thought this research revealed some interesting results. This recent study published in The Lancet, reported that HBV vaccination rates were...

Sanofi Pasteur, an important partner for Influenza vaccine discounts for MPPG members, has a helpful website that directs patients to facilities and practices that offer Influenza immunization services. Make sure your practice is referenced in this resource!

It’s time to Reserve your Fluzone vaccine orders for next Influenza Season! Pre-booking allows a member to save 3% on their order, return up to 25% unused vaccine and have a visible online view 6 weeks prior to the flu vaccine delivery. Call us at ( 818) 332-7057 to...

OBGYNs, we are pleased to announce MPPG is supporting ACOG this year at the Annual Clinical Meeting in Chicago April 26-April 30th. We will be in booth #639. If you will be there as well, please come by to say hello! Invite your colleagues to come visit too. We hope...

Web Resources for Adult immunizations: CDC Adult Immunization Schedules CDC Vaccine Resources to Share With Your Adult Patients

From Medscape Expert Commentary: The Standards for Adult Immunization Practice call on all healthcare professionals to take these 4 steps and use every opportunity to improve immunization of your patients: 1. Implement procedures in your office to ensure that your...

Med-Waste Systems has added OSHA Compliance & Training! Although Medical Waste Management & OSHA compliance aren’t exactly fascinating subjects in your medical practice, they are important! Fortunately, MPPG has a wonderful partner to handle all these subjects...

Great news coming from Sanofi Pasteur today! The FDA has expanded the age indication of their Tdap vaccine Adacel. This new indication covers patients age 10 through 64! Read more.

Who didn’t get their MMR vaccine? Orange County, California is in the news due to the current Measles Outbreak. According to OC Health Deputy Agency Director Eric Handle, this is the worst it’s been in Orange County in 17 years. Please read

Since SHOTs aren’t just for TOTs, and immunization rates in adults are as meager as they are, what’s the solution? Is the life of a modern grown-up just too hectic and harried to bother with stopping in with their physician for a “well visit” and a vaccine or two?...

Meningitis? A, C, Y, & W135…..are covered in currently licensed vaccine MENACTRA. Not B though, not yet. The recent death of the Drexel University student due to Neisseria Meningitidis is a tragedy that hopefully will be something we can avoid soon. Those parents...

Medical Professionals Tweeting, Blogging, Posting etc….. for many reasons, need to follow the highest possible standards in this World Wide Web arena. Although the web has some obvious benefits in the healthcare marketplace, there are some potential landmines...

This is an excerpt from the Oct. 7th, 2013 CDC Expert Commentary with Dr. Peacock: "We learned much from the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, including that more than 40% of children reported to have died from flu-related causes had an underlying neurologic condition -- the most...