Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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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Medical Xpress

MAY 3, 2023

In a joint initiative that includes Hollings Cancer Center and the Department of Pediatrics, MUSC researchers launched a community mobile health van in 2021 to help to increase access to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in underserved communities.

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Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Vaccine hesitancy is just one reason fewer people in some parts of the United States have been inoculated against coronavirus.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

DECEMBER 27, 2021

[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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Medical Xpress

MAY 9, 2023

The University of Ottawa's Interdisciplinary Center for Black Health survey reveals the scope of coronavirus vaccine hesitancy in Black communities in relation to health care.

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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 18, 2023

If pharmaceutical companies shared their intellectual property rights to vaccines with the global community, millions of lives could be saved in future pandemics, according to a new paper co-authored by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, some people in medically underserved Latino communities avoided getting vaccinated due to fears of side effects, mistrust of health officials and vaccine manufacturers and discrimination from health care workers, according to a new study from Rice University.

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NPR Health - Shots

AUGUST 19, 2022

effort to vaccinate people against monkeypox. Now state health officials and community members are trying to adapt to a controversial "dose sparing" plan. Missteps and delays have hampered the U.S. Image credit: Richard Vogel/AP)

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Medical Xpress

MARCH 3, 2023

Public and private sector health officials and public policymakers should team up immediately with community leaders to more effectively disseminate accurate narratives regarding the life-saving benefits of vaccines to counter widespread, harmful misinformation from anti-vaccine activists.

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Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Children of nurses who identify as Republican are less likely to receive a COVID-19 vaccination compared with children of nurses who identify as Democrat, according to our recently published study in the Journal of Community Health.

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NPR Health

MARCH 28, 2025

Measles spreads quickly in communities where vaccination rates are low - and vaccine hesitancy has been on the rise for years. But amid a growing outbreak in Texas, vaccine enthusiasm is growing, as parents try to get their kids vaccinated early.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 23, 2025

McDonald explores how vaccine misinformation and pseudoscience undermine public health and calls for a return to trust, truth, and evidence-based care. Vaccine rumors and falsehoods are not new, but they have recently assumed a new significance.

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Doctors for America

MAY 30, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Doctors for America PO Box: 21161 2300 18th St NW Lbby Washington, DC 20009-9996 May 30, 2025 Doctors for America Calls for Transparency in COVID-19 Vaccine Regulation WASHINGTON, D.C. The role of vaccination as a cornerstone of public health has been underscored by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 28, 2025

Increasing vaccine hesitancy has depressed measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination rates in the affected jurisdictions, making more people vulnerable to the highly contagious illness. there was “no sign that [ACIP] vaccine advisors are beholden to industry.” Kennedy, Jr., since last week.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

HPV vaccination is recommended for all children starting at age nine years, and it is most effective before HPV exposure. Some research has found lower HPV vaccine uptake in Latino patients and others have demonstrated higher uptake by Latino subgroups. 2 doses compared to non-Hispanic white adolescents.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

However, at Mesa Family Physicians , we believe that preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of long-term wellness for our Mesa, Arizona community. Our family practitioners monitor developmental milestones, administer age-appropriate vaccinations, and address parents’ concerns about everything from nutrition to behavioral issues.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Although COVID-19 vaccines have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of severe COVID-19-related illness and death, vaccine and booster rates have remained sub-par in the U.S. Healthcare workers are a trusted health information source and are uniquely positioned to reduce the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Dr. James Martínez, family medicine physician at Community Health Partners, explains: “Preventive care represents one of the most powerful tools we have in medicine. Consider asking these essential questions: “Based on my age, gender, and health history, what screenings or vaccinations should I receive now and in the coming years?”

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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When to Visit in Person Annual physical exams & vaccinations. Convenient location in Upland, CA , serving nearby communities. When In-Person Visits Are Necessary While telemedicine offers many advantages, some conditions require a hands-on examination or diagnostic testing. Acute injuries like fractures, deep cuts, or burns.

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GeriPal

MAY 26, 2022

They argue that the current guidelines, which prioritize immunocompromised people and unvaccinated older people on the same level, should be re-done to prioritize the immunocompromised first, and additionally move up older vaccinated individuals or vaccinated persons with comorbidities. It’s shaming on vaccinated people.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: We analyzed data from a prospective, community-based, and laboratory-supported household transmission study to determine how SIR changed over 18 months and three waves of SARS-CoV-2 variants, and which household factors may have been associated with SIR. behavior, vaccination) to reduce future transmission risk.

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 11, 2025

Think vaccinations, annual checkups, screenings for blood pressure or cholesterol, and lifestyle counseling. In this blog, we’ll break down what preventive care involves, explore its relationship with short-term health insurance, and explain why it’s a critical part of staying healthy at any stage of life. What Is Preventive Care?

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MAY 2, 2022

In addition to a need for culturally competent interpersonal communication, health systems and structures must actively work to build trust with historically marginalized communities. Episode 6: Racism, Trustworthiness, and the COVID-19 Vaccine.” Essien MD, MPH, Jazzmin Williams, Alec J. Calac, Victor A. December 17, 2020.

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Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

HB 2 – Vaccine Consent What’s in the Bill: Sponsored by Rep. Under current law, minors aged 14 or older are permitted to consent to vaccines (excluding the Covid Vaccine) for themselves without parental consent. Here’s a brief overview of the key pieces of legislation that AAFP is diligently monitoring.

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BMJ

MAY 10, 2022

Introductory article to İkİIşik H, Sezerol MA, Taşçı Y, et alCOVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and related factors among primary healthcare workers in a district of Istanbul: a cross-sectional study from TurkeyFamily Medicine and Community Health 2022;10:e001430. 29% (n=86) of the participants were undecided about getting vaccinated.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Comprehensive Primary Care for Michigan Communities What sets this clinic apart is its comprehensive approach to primary care. Whether you need a routine physical, vaccination, or management of a chronic illness, this clinic has you covered with a focus on holistic and individualized care. What services does the clinic offer?

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Doctors for America

JUNE 10, 2025

The ACIP is a nonpartisan, science-based advisory group within the CDC that develops recommendations on vaccine use for the U.S. Secretary Kennedy has repeatedly demonstrated a refusal to follow scientific evidence and has consistently spread misinformation to undermine public trust in vaccines. population.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Our community-based participatory research (CBPR) team previously developed and piloted a culturally- and linguistically-tailored human papillomavirus (HPV) eHealth website ( [link] ) for Hmong adolescents and their parents that aimed to address low levels of HPV vaccine completion in this population.

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BMJ

JUNE 1, 2021

By Malte Kohns Vasconcelos, MD MSc on behalf of the authors Reference: Kohns Vasconcelos M , Weil K , Vesterling-Hörner D , et al, Paediatric primary care in Germany during the early COVID-19 pandemic: the calm before the storm, Family Medicine and Community Health 2021; 9: e000919.

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FDA Law

OCTOBER 24, 2024

They argued that the legislation was necessary to spur innovation of new vaccines and therapies in response to emerging health threats. Others have questioned whether a return to the pre- Myriad and Mayo status quo ante would in fact promote innovation in molecular diagnostics. Cook-Deegan et al.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

I am deeply troubled by the systematic dismantling of established public health structures under the current HHS leadership, as well as the propagation of misinformation and the casting of doubt among the public concerning the critical importance of vaccination and scientific research.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Background: The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) combats COVID-19 misinformation in youth to reduce vaccine hesitancy through targeted outreach and education. Settings & Participants: The UMSOM partnered with 8 community-based organizations that represent vulnerable communities in MD, DE, VA, and WV.

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NPR Health - Shots

MARCH 17, 2023

Health care vans that provided COVID testing and vaccines in the pandemic are now providing a range of health services in hard-to-reach communities. New access to federal funds could expand the trend. Image credit: Wendy Madson/KHN)

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Implementing financial coaching for parents of infants in a pediatric primary care setting reduced missed well-child care visit rates by half and significantly improved receipt of vaccinations at a timely age, according to a new community-partnered pilot study led by UCLA researchers.

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NPR Health

MARCH 18, 2025

The communities where measles continues to spread people are largely unvaccinated. vaccination rates are still high enough to stop a major outbreak. About 300 cases have been reported, since the outbreak began in January - but the actual number is likely higher. In most of the U.S.,

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MARCH 31, 2021

The Global COVID-19 Response Must Be Anti-Racist An anti-racist COVID-19 response means that quality care, quality vaccines, and quality public health information must be provieded to all. From social distancing to contact tracing to vaccin distribution, every step should be considered through an anti-raicst framework.

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Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 13, 2022

An analysis of the first large mpox outbreak in North America found that early, sustained engagement and rapid offering of preexposure vaccination to affected communities successfully controlled the spread of the outbreak. The analysis is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

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