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Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Research Is Proving Them Right.

Physician's Weekly

Kim Beckham, an insurance agent in Victoria, Texas, had seen friends suffer so badly from shingles that she wanted to receive the first approved shingles vaccine as soon as it became available, even if she had to pay for it out-of-pocket. Some older people are really eager to be vaccinated. Kennedy Jr.,

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April 2024 Vaccines For Children

Southwest Family Physicians

April 2024 Vaccines For Children According to the CDC, the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against influenza (flu) is to get a flu vaccine every flu season. Flu is a contagious respiratory disease that can lead to serious illness, hospitalization, or even death. Why get a flu vaccine?

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Texas invests $50M in psychedelic drug research to treat addiction

Medical Xpress

The goal is to support clinical trials and bring in another $50 million in private investment to help ibogaine win approval from the U.S. The law directs Texas universities and hospitals to lead the research. Greg Abbott signed a bill last week approving $50 million in state funds for ibogaine research, The New York Times reported.

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CMS Final Medicaid Drug Rebate Rule Details New Misclassification Penalties and Numerous Other Changes

FDA Law Blog

CMS did not finalize the price verification survey, which would have required manufacturers of 10 costly drugs selected annually to provide clinical information as well as information on production, distribution, research, and marketing costs, revenue and profit, and ex-U.S. pricing, among other things. 1396r-8(k)(3).

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A Review of H5N1

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

cases in 2024-2025, H5N1 disease in humans had a high mortality rate of up to 50%. since 2024, have primarily been very mild with symptoms consisting of conjunctivitis and upper respiratory symptoms with or without fever. Also, CDC has provided a candidate vaccine virus to manufacturers for rapid production if needed.

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New Antibody Shot Could Help Protect Babies From RSV

Physician's Weekly

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A newly approved shot could soon help protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the top cause of hospitalization in U.S. In a clinical trial, Enflonsia cut RSV-related hospital stays in infants by more than 84% compared to a placebo. Kennedy Jr. Each year, 2% to 3% of U.S.

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Hospital-at-Home: Bruce Leff and Tacara Soones

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary Hospitals are hazardous places for older adults. These hazards include delirium, malnutrition, falls, infections, and hospital associated disability (which about â…“ of older adults get during a hospital stay). 2020 Hospital at Home-Plus: A Platform of Facility-Based Care. Annals of Int Med.

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