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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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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

While many patients are familiar with terms like “family doctor” or “primary care,” the field of internal medicine often raises questions: What exactly does an internist do? Internist vs Family Doctor: What’s the Difference? A common comparison is between an internist and a family doctor (or general practitioner).

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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

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!) Other family doctors only see patients in their clinics.

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Book Review: Booster Shots by Dr. Adam Ratner

Common Sense Family Doctor

As a measles outbreak in West Texas approaches 100 cases and the national percentage of kindergarten-age children who have received measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine has fallen below 93% , vaccine conspiracy theory amplifier Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has taken the reins as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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Readers Endorse Doctor Migration and Shun ‘Elderspeak’

Physician's Weekly

The article “ American Doctors Are Moving to Canada To Escape the Trump Administration ” (May 30) presents us Canadians with welcome news. In every part of Canada, in every province, there are not enough doctors. We do not have a director of national health preaching against the use of vaccination. Kennedy Jr.’s