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9/25/18 CIDRAP reports data on measles cases from the Pan American Health Organization.  Since the onset of 2018 there have been 72 deaths due to measles in North, South and Central America. There was a total of 6,629 cases recorded, the bulk occurring in Venezuela.

8/19/18 The ACIP’s current summary of vaccination recommendations for the 2018-2019 influenza season are now available.  More detailed information on influenza immunization recommendations from the ACIP may be found in the August 24th issue of the MMWR. Fortunately,...

9/18/18 The agenda for the October 24-25th 2018 meeting of the ACIP is now available.  A few items up for discussion are Hepatitis A vaccines, Pneumococcal vaccines, Japanese Encephalitis vaccine, Anthrax, HPV vaccine, Influenza vaccines, Rabies, Meningococcal and...

9/13/18 Recent television advertisements informing parents about meningitis B disease and the availability of a vaccine may generate more office visits.  Pfizer, the manufacturer of Trumenba, meningitis B vaccine has reimbursement support services for healthcare...

9/11/18 Review the description in the Prescribing Information: An ordinary Flu shot this is not, 45mcg HA/strain is why Flublok is so hot!

9/5/18 As influenza vaccine doses for the 2018-2019 season begin to be delivered, the AAP issued revised influenza immunization recommendations.  Infants and children 6 months of age and older should be vaccinated against influenza with the vaccine however the...

9/4/18 With the fall allergy season approaching, MPPG wanted to remind everyone that MPPG discounts are available with allergy testing & immunotherapy supplier, Stallergenes/Greer.      New as well as existing Stallergenes/Greer customers will receive significant...

8/29/18 New Vaccine Information Statements are now available for MCWY ( i.e. Menactra ) and DtaP ( i.e. Daptacel ). You may download these versions.  Everything a practice needs to know about the use of VIS when giving immunizations may be found on the CDC website. ...

8/28/18 This study published in JAMA reports on the results of Rapid Molecular testing with duration of respiratory isolation for patients with possible tuberculosis in US Hospital. This new strategy could save time and hospitals money.

8/22/18 From the Meningitis B Action Project a quick video for parents.  Pfizer, the manufacturer of Trumenba supplies this vaccine in 2 package sizes, boxes of 5 and 10 doses.  Pfizer does not charge for shipping.

8/21/18 Dr. Kempe et. al. of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reported in Pediatrics that there are gaps in knowledge regarding Meningitis B vaccine amongst some primary care physicians.  Discussing the Meningitis B vaccine with patients and parents...

8/20/18 #NIAM18 physician’s across the country are becoming aware of a new hepatitis B vaccine for patients 18 years of age and older.  Heplisav-B is only 2 doses and a faster option for hepatitis B vaccination series completion.  With active HBV infections in the US...

8/9/18     “Childhood vaccines are one of the great triumphs of modern medicine. Indeed, parents whose children are vaccinated no longer have to worry about their child's death or disability from whooping cough, polio, diphtheria, hepatitis, or a host of other...

8/8/18 It’s National Immunization Awareness month.  Practices across the nation are stocking their vaccine refrigerators to protect Infants, children, teens and adults against up to 20 different diseases.  From routine recommendations, special circumstances and...

8/7/18 This communication was sent out today from the California Department of Public Health. Tragically, California experienced its first infant death of 2018 from pertussis. This is the first infant death since 2016. A pertussis epidemic is expected by 2019, and...