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Population learning: vaccination against respiratory infections in the McGill sites of the Cohort in Primary Care (COPRI) [Acute respiratory infections]

Annals of Family Medicine

Vaccines can prevent several respiratory infections, but the uptake is variable. To improve preventive first line healthcare, we need to understand the uptake and perspective of patients on vaccines. The vast majority previously received a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 (98.8%, 95% CI: 95.2-99.7, Also, 25.9% (95%CI:19.8-33.2)

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Episode 215: Vaccine Hesitancy – with Dr. Davis and Dr. Villela

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] CPSolvers team members Rafael Medina and Simone Vais take a moment to reflect on what is going on in the world of medicine focusing on vaccine uptake with two incredible experts on the matter about what their experiences have been. All three are vaccinated against COVID and 2 of 3 have had boosters.

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Why it's important to update adult vaccinations for a new year

Medical Xpress

Beyond diet and exercise, Dr. John Presutti, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says the start of a new year is a good calendar reminder to update adult vaccinations. Personal health is often among the top New Year's resolutions each January.

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Time to update adult vaccinations for a new year

Medical Xpress

Beyond diet and exercise, Dr. John Presutti, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says the new year is a good calendar reminder to update adult vaccinations. Personal health is often among the top New Year's resolutions each January.

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Overcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Rural Northern New England for Adults [COVID-19]

Annals of Family Medicine

Background: Vaccinating a significant portion of the American population with one of the COVID-19 vaccines is critical in reaching herd immunity to end the current pandemic. Vaccine hesitancy remains a major hurtle in ending this pandemic.

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The association between BNT162b2 vaccinations and incidence of immune-mediated comorbidities [COVID-19]

Annals of Family Medicine

Background A large vaccination campaign was initiated worldwide in December 2020 in order to prevent infection with SARS-CoV-2 and severe Covid-19 disease. However, long-term adverse effects of vaccination remain unclear. As a reference, a secondary cohort compared individuals infected with Sars-CoV-2 versus uninfected individuals.

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Empowering trusted intermediaries to navigate the complex challenges of COVID-19 vaccination in ethnocultural communities [COVID-19]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: Understanding how brokers addressed the evolving complexity of COVID-19 vaccination in their communities through sensemaking, a continuous process to establish situational awareness to support understanding and action. 16, 2021 as they navigated COVID-19 vaccination controversies in their communities.

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