article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Heplisav-B vs Standard Hepatitis B Vaccine Booster for Health Care Workers [Research Briefs]

Annals of Family Medicine

We compared standard hepatitis B vaccines to Heplisav-B (Dynavax Technologies Corp) as a single booster for young, healthy, previously vaccinated individuals. Participants (N = 242) had documentation of a single vaccination series and an anti-HBs titer <10 mIU/mL. 100.0%) of the Heplisav-B group.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Early Detection: How Preventive Screenings at Edge Family Medicine Can Save Lives

Edge Family Medicine

At Edge Family Medicine, we prioritize early detection to give our patients the best chance at a healthy life. Better Health Decisions : Knowing about a health issue early empowers individuals to make informed choices about their lifestyle, treatment options, and overall healthcare.

DO 130
article thumbnail

Episode 236: ARM Episode 16 – Live from SGIM: Best of Antiracism Research at the Society of General Internal Medicine’s 2022 Annual Meeting

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Dr. Okah is a family medicine clinician and NRSA research fellow at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, and she studies the association between the use of race in medical decision-making and beliefs regarding the etiology of disparities in health outcomes. December 17, 2020. February 23, 2021.

article thumbnail

Factors associated with transmission across three waves of SARS-COV-2 in a community-based study of households with children [COVID-19]

Annals of Family Medicine

We used logistic regression to investigate individual- and household-level characteristics associated with SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Results: Overall, 127 households comprising 572 individuals (48% female; 52% male; 77% >18 years) had at least one detection of SARS-CoV-2. behavior, vaccination) to reduce future transmission risk.

Community 130
article thumbnail

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and related factors among primary health care workers in a district of Istanbul: A cross-sectional study from Turkey

BMJ

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.

article thumbnail

"Why Everyone Is Talking About This Medical Clinic in Michigan!"

Plum Health

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. The clinic focuses on family medicine , meaning your entire family can receive care from the same trusted provider. What services does the clinic offer?

Clinic 52