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5/21/19 Hero Highlight:  Maurice Hilleman;  At his memorial service, a quote from Hilleman summed up his ethos. “Well, looking back on one’s lifetime, you say, ‘Gee, what have I done—have I done enough for the world to justify having been here?’ That’s...

5/9/19 The June 26th and 27th 2019 ACIP meeting agenda is now available.  Clearly, several vaccines are up for discussion and vote.   Although the in person attendance is now closed, registration is not required to listen via phone...

5/7/19 Pfizer has a vaccine information resource hub for physicians to access to support their immunization efforts.  MDs and their staff can find a variety of information they can access on everything from Meningitis B awareness posters to videos for parents and...

4/18/19 Since measles is wreaking havoc across the United States, here is the CDC information on the current US measles cases.  Worldwide information can be found here from the World Health Organization.  In 2017 there were 110,000 deaths worldwide due to measles,...

4/9/19 Sanofi Pasteur’s website www.vaccineshoppe.com has updated their look! Medical Practices on a contracted discount with Sanofi Pasteur can now view the discount and confirmation of their purchasing group in step 2 of the vaccine ordering process, on the order...

3/13/19   Sanofi Pasteur announced a Webcast covering the latest information on Influenza vaccine and it’s impact on older adults and those with chronic conditions.  Registration is now open for this national webcast on influenza disease.  It’s scheduled...

3/7/19   It’s that time of year medical practices are reserving influenza vaccine orders for next fall!  Major flu vaccine manufacturer, Sanofi Pasteur’s deadline is March 31st. Practices may simply confirm the previous year’s order, or make adjustments at...

2/13/19 The AAP and the CDC have only slightly differing recommendations regarding pediatric influenza immunization this year.  The CDC’s influenza immunization recommendation is for either LAIV or IIV depending on the patient’s age and health status.  The AAP is...

2/12/19 Perhaps someday soon, straight from the NIH Director’s Blog, here is some interesting information on the subject of brain mapping and recent research finding the exact neuron bundle that induces laughter, smiles and sense of calm. Sounds intriguing!

2/6/19 There are some changes. A few to take a look at are HepA vaccine, LAIV Flumist flu vaccine, HepB vaccine Heplisav-B, a new layout for the table, the language on MMR vaccine and outbreaks, and others.  Review all information below!   For healthcare...

2/4/19 Flu Vaccine administration just got even easier.  Providers can now provide either a .5ml or .25ml dose of Fluzone for babies 6 to 35 months of age. Sanofi Pasteur announced this news in a press release last week.

1/31/19 Last week Merck announced their V114 investigational 15 strain pneumococcal conjugate vaccine received a Breakthrough Therapy Designation. This is particularly promising news as it should accelerate the evaluation and approval process. This designation is...

1/16/19   Here is the latest prescribing information on the new expanded dosing for Sanofi Pasteur’s Tdap vaccine, Adacel.  Previously, all Tdap vaccines were licensed as a single dose. As of January 11, 2019, Adacel (Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and...

1/15/19 Good news from Sanofi Pasteur the manufacturer of the Tdap vaccine, Adacel.  The FDA approved the vaccine for repeat vaccination.   It is now the first and only Tetanus toxoid, reduced diptheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine in the U.S. approved for a...

1/3/18 Recent review of data from 2014-2016 showed that college students showed an increase risk for meningitis b disease compared to those not attending college.  There was no similar risk observed with Meningitis A, C, Y, W.