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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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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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Development and external validation of the FluScoreVax risk score for influenza that incorporates vaccine status (EAST-PC) [Acute respiratory infections]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: To develop and externally validate a simple risk score for influenza diagnosis based only on vaccination history and patient-reported symptoms. Results: We developed a risk score with 6 items (subjective fever, interfered with usual activity, headache, wheeze, phlegm, and recent flu vaccine) and a range from -5 to 6 points.

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HPV Vaccine Secondary Acceptance: Turning No into a Yes! [Child and adolescent health]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is recommended starting at age 9 to reduce risk of HPV linked squamous cell cancers, yet recent data shows that only 58.6% have been vaccinated by age 17. Secondary acceptance is agreeing to a vaccine subsequent to declining in a previous encounter.

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The Importance of a Primary Care Relationship

Edge Family Medicine

At Edge Family Medicine , we believe that one of the most powerful tools in healthcare isn’t technology — it’s trust. Establishing a long-term relationship with a primary care provider can make a profound difference in how effectively your health is managed over time. You’re not just another patient — you’re known.

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The Top 5 Minor Ailments and Pharmacist Management in Ontario: Attachment and Primary Care [Prescribing and pharmacotherapeutics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Logistic regression analysis was conducted for the delivery of specific MA services prescribed from January 1 to December 31, 2023, by primary care attachment. Comp ared to all other Ontario residents, MA service recipients were more likely to be attached to a primary care provider (odds ratio [95% confidence interval]: 1.92 [1.90-1.93]),

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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

What is primary care? Part 2 Here are some frequently asked questions I get as a Primary Care Provider. What is the meaning of Family Medicine? As the name suggests, a family physician can take care of your entire family – from the day of your birth (even before!)