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Pharmacy Owner Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Illegally Administering COVID-19 Vaccines to Children Under 12

FDA Law Blog

Richardson — On September 24, 2021, the owner of a pharmacy in Puerto Rico pleaded guilty to participating in a felony conspiracy to convert government property and to commit health care fraud in connection with the illegal vaccination of minors between the ages of 7 to 11 with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

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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? Family doctor (GP) : Trained to care for patients of all ages—children, adults, and elderly—often including some women’s health and minor procedures.

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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

Minor ailments (MAs) are health conditions that can be managed with low prescribed treatment and/or self-care strategies. Objective: This study aims to identify and describe the characteristics of recipients of the five MAs most commonly managed by pharmacists. 1.58]; flu/COVID-19 vaccination: 1.69 [1.68-1.70]).

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COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently Asked Questions

GomerBlog

What are the ingredients in the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine? How is the vaccine administered? I just received my first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Is the vaccine to blame? Leave the colonoscope in place and have the patient return in several days once you are asymptomatic and able to retrieve it.

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Men’s Health Checklist: Essential Screenings to Prevent Serious Illness

Dr. Michael Bazel

The truth is, men are statistically more likely to delay medical visits, putting themselves at higher risk for conditions that could have been detected early and managed effectively. He helps patients in Valley Village, Panorama City , and Bell, CA, stay on top of their health year after year.

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Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

This continuity of care is especially important for managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease—conditions that respond best to consistent monitoring and adjustment of treatment plans. We work with most major insurance plans and offer transparent pricing options for self-pay patients.

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Fever FAQs (contd.)- Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Rao Doctor

When assessing a fever, we doctors employ a systematic approach to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management. Rectal method is more appropriate for infants, children and unconscious or comatose patients who are not able to hold the thermometer in their mouth. What are the Management and Treatment Options in a case of fever?

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