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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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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Annals of Family Medicine

MARCH 24, 2025

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.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: The COVID-19 public health emergency significantly strained public health systems in the Calgary, Canada, area, and hindered vaccination efforts for newcomer refugee and immigrant communities. Results: Partnerships varied in membership, funding, and capacity, and focused on vaccinating diverse communities.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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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New South Family Medicine and MedSpa

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Direct primary care offers you and your family top-notch health care, and so much more.like a high patient and provider satisfaction with an improved quality of care. Providers at New South Family Medicine and MedSpa can address the patient's deeper needs, rather than trying to rush through a hectic day full of too-brief appointments.

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Edge Family Medicine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

At Edge Family Medicine, we prioritize early detection to give our patients the best chance at a healthy life. The Role of Vaccinations in Preventive Care Preventive care also includes vaccinations, such as the HPV vaccine, which reduces the risk of cervical and other cancers.

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Edge Family Medicine

APRIL 10, 2025

At Edge Family Medicine , we believe that one of the most powerful tools in healthcare isn’t technology — it’s trust. At Edge Family Medicine , we prioritize relationship-based care that supports your wellness every step of the way. Over time, they become familiar with your health history, lifestyle, and concerns.

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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Edge Family Medicine , serving Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga , offers both telemedicine and in-person visits , ensuring you get the right care when you need it. When to Visit in Person Annual physical exams & vaccinations. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine? Let’s break it down. What Is Telemedicine?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Some previous studies have evaluated demographic factors that may lead to long COVID, but none have evaluated medical history or covid vaccination as potential factors. Objective: To evaluate the association of medical history and COVID vaccination in combination with demographics as potential risk factors for long COVID. Of those, 17.6%

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

Special Considerations for Different Age Groups in Mesa Children and Adolescents: Building Healthy Foundations For younger patients in Mesa, regular check-ups at Mesa Family Physicians establish healthy patterns that can last a lifetime. Preventive care is most effective when it’s consistent and proactive.

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Noreta Family Medicine

APRIL 17, 2024

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!) I love family medicine because as family physicians, we can be trained to provide care for patients in many different settings.

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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 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. “Are there specific health risks I should be aware of based on my personal or family history?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

1.58]; flu/COVID-19 vaccination: 1.69 [1.68-1.70]). 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]), 1.93]), be female (2.65 [2.63-2.67]), 2.67]), live in a higher income neighbourhood: 1.36 [1.35-1.37]),

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

With the emergence of the novel virus, SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19), and vaccines to prevent RSV, risk factors for ICU admission may be evolving. Established risk factors for ICU admission include congenital heart disease, prematurity, age <3 months, and chronic lung disease.

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Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

JANUARY 1, 2025

Which vaccines are needed now? No matter what stage your child is in, we are help you at Center for Family Medicine. The post Pediatric Check-Ups appeared first on Center for Family Medicine. Some suggested questions are: Does my child’s development match their age?

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 11, 2023

This doctor can see patients for common ailments, vaccines, or medical conditions. However, most doctors can also prescribe medicine to help address common conditions, such as depression. Contact Hitchcock Family Medicine to schedule an appointment today.

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Vida Family Medicine

JANUARY 4, 2022

They will also make sure you are up to date on any vaccines that may be recommended for you based on your age and health status. At Vida Family Medicine we are currently accepting new patients into our direct primary care membership. If you already have a chronic disease- there is still plenty of prevention you can do!

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MAY 2, 2022

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.

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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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Edge Family Medicine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Regular physical exams at Edge Family Medicine are essential for maintaining your health and well-being. At Edge Family Medicine , we prioritize early detection to provide timely care and prevent complications. Update Vaccinations Staying current on vaccinations is crucial for disease prevention.

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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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New South Family Medicine and MedSpa

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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?

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Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

OCTOBER 1, 2024

If you’re over the age of 65 , talk to your doctor about getting a high-dose flu vaccine. Flu Shots Will Help Maintain Your Friends’ and Family’s Health It’s hard when you spend time with your family or friends and then your or they become sick afterward. The flu vaccine is very accessible.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

behavior, vaccination) to reduce future transmission risk. Conclusion: Greater household density was associated with higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission, but the risk declined over time with subsequent variants. Interplay between variants, prior infection, and individual/household factors may identify modifiable factors (e.g.,

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Vida Family Medicine

DECEMBER 1, 2023

RSV vaccines are now available for pregnant patients in the third trimester and for adults over age 60. Programs are also available to provide low-cost or free vaccines to uninsured patients through the health department. Regular hand-washing, avoiding direct contact with others who are sick can help prevent illness transmission.

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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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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. Should GPs actually be treated as the stars of medicine? While the media and politicians talk mainly about heroic intensive care or impressive new technologies, the real work happens nonetheless in family medicine offices.

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Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

MARCH 11, 2022

Masking also helps cocoon children who are too young to be vaccinated. To protect children who are too young to wear a mask (under age 2) or be vaccinated (kids under age 5), the rest of your household may consider wearing masks when in public settings. Pediatricians strongly recommend every eligible child receive the vaccine.

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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. Methods: UMSOM connected with organizations that have roots in local communities in areas with high vaccine hesitancy rates.

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Evergreen Family Medicine

MARCH 3, 2025

So, to ensure the high-risk groups get vaccinated, it was necessary to recommend it for everybody.Dr. Fauci replied that the correct action was to target high-risk groups. However, this becomes a nuanced message that the public may not understand. Fauci was willing to sacrifice truth for the sake of mess

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As societal issues revealed complexities with racism, vaccine hesitancy, wariness of COVID-19 information, and general mistrust, patients expressed gratitude for critical support and healthcare access for people across all communities. Patients said their PCC relationships and trust influenced their vaccine decisions.

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Maine Academy of Family Physicians

JUNE 21, 2024

Pat Connolly & Cortney Linville who attended the AAFP Family Medicine Advocacy Summit in Washington May 19-21. Here's what Dr. Connolly had to say: "I was pleased and privileged to attend the AAFP Family Medicine Advocacy Summit again last month and represent our state.

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