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9/22/22 Although humans may be tiring of talk of pandemics, infectious diseases, vaccines, masks and the like, the pathogens will not tire.  Our current apathy and circumstances this season may give the influenza viruses a prime opportunity.  The influenza virus has...

 9/20/22 NIOX is a dedicated diagnostics and management company focused on asthma. Their market-leading NIOX® products are used by physicians around the world to help improve asthma diagnosis and management, and they support their customers with dedication to...

9/8/2022 According to the epidemiological data reports on Australia, their season was the worst in 5 years! Considering the continuing COVID-19 infections here, it could amount to double trouble. Quadrivalent influenza vaccines are currently being shipped to...

9/1/22 Moderna’s upcoming events detailing the their COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent authorization for use. Content will include: ·       Safety and efficacy data supporting EUA ·       ACIP...

8/24/22 Medical Practice Purchasing Group has added Dynavax and their powerhouse 2 dose only Hepatitis B vaccine, Heplisav-B® to their impressive list of vaccine manufacturer partners.  With the ACIP’s universal HepB vaccine recommendation for all adults over 19,...

8/2/22 On June 22nd, 2022, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to preferentially recommend the use of higher dose flu vaccines or adjuvanted flu vaccine over standard-dose unadjuvanted flu vaccines. If none of these vaccines are available at...

7/12/2022 Moderna will presenting updated information for healthcare professionals in 4 scheduled webinars.  Review the options below then complete the REGISTRATION. Immunization protocols as well as dosing varies for certain age groups Physicians and their staff...

6/22/23 Merck’s 15 valent conjugated pneumonia vaccine PCV15, VAXNEUVANCE™ received FDA approval for use in pediatric patients today. VAXNEUVANCE™ may be used now to prevent disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A,...

6/2/22 Sanofi Pasteur is offering a complimentary vaccine coding and billing webinar as well as support resources to assist providers in receiving appropriate vaccine reimbursement and professional administration services reimbursement.  Visit the...

5/27/22 Fortunately, summer is a great time to get patients in for their available vaccines #MenACYW & #MenB!  Curious about vaccination rates in your state?  Don’t delay reach out to patients today! Vaccine manufacturers Sanofi Pasteur, Pfizer and Merck all have...

5/12/22 Pediatricians might try ordering some formula from McKesson if samples are running low.  Although there are allocations with distributors, it is another source.  Providers might also suggest parents check with smaller retailers in addition to the...

4/28/22 Physicians providing care for adolescents and other patients at risk may be wondering why the switch from Menactra® ( Men ACYW 135- D) to state of the art meningitis immunization with Sanofi Pasteur’s MenQuadfi® ( ACYW-TT ).  The vaccine development shows...

4/27/22 HCPs may access discounts directly or in some circumstances, indirectly on Vaxelis™, Vaxneuvance™, Varivax®, Vaqta®.  It is true that the vaccines that start with letters of the alphabet other than “V”, like “G” and “P” may also be accessed at a savings and...

4/21/2022 MD’s interested in saving significantly on the vaccine for infants Vaxelis™, may do so through an MPPG membership. Independent practices as well as large groups may join Medical Practice Purchasing Group at no fee for discounts on vaccines they need to...

4/12/22 Medical Practices that have already reserved flu vaccine for the upcoming season can rest easy.  Practices that have not put in their fall orders yet for Sanofi Pasteur’s Fluzone® QIV, Fluzone HD® and Flublok® need to do so by this Friday April 15th! ...