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. 1.69), colitis among patients younger than 65 years (HR 1.38-1.93), in individuals aged 65 years or older).

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

[link] In Episode 6 of the Antiracism in Medicine series, “Racism, Trustworthiness, and the #COVID19 vaccine,” we are joined by two forces in the field of health equity and academic medicine, Dr. Giselle Corbie-Smith and Dr. Kimberly Manning, to discuss why the pandemic is the moment to ensure trust in medicine.

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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. Outcome measures: In each study patient-reported symptoms were recorded and PCR used to diagnose influenza. Calibration was assessed by plotting observed versus expected.

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections following vaccination against COVID-19 are of international concern and patients with cancer are highly vulnerable and susceptible to poor outcomes.

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Medical Xpress

MARCH 22, 2025

Two doses of a simple tuberculosis vaccination after surgery helps the immune system fight cancer cells and could greatly improve patient outcomes for the most common type of bladder cancer, according to a pilot study of 40 patients.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Due to their close contacts with patients, people working in the medical and nursing fields have a higher risk of infecting themselves and others with the COVID-19 coronavirus. Being vaccinated is therefore essential not only for their own protection but also for their patients.

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Medical Xpress

MARCH 2, 2023

The overall responsiveness of patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) to COVID-19 vaccines has been shown to be decreased in patients with cirrhosis.

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Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 9, 2022

People infected with HIV who receive antiretroviral therapy form antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 after being vaccinated against COVID with mRNA vaccines. Their immune response to the vaccination is, however, less strong than that of healthy people. A third vaccination reduces this gap.

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Medical Xpress

MARCH 16, 2023

For patients with cancer, age, cancer type, and comorbidity are associated with differential COVID-19 vaccine uptake rates, according to a study published online March 15 in Cancer.

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Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Increases in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine administration were seen in adults aged 27 to 45 years after the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended patient-clinician shared decision-making about HPV vaccination in adults aged 27 to 45 years in 2019, according to a study published online Dec.

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Adding a personalized mRNA vaccine to standard treatment could offer new hope for pancreatic cancer patients, a small yet promising study from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

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Medical Xpress

MAY 9, 2023

COVID vaccines offered varying degrees of protection in the six months after patients receive them, with levels climbing and plunging in two cases and climbing and climbing in another, according to new UC San Francisco research published in Scientific Reports.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, showed that a higher dose of pneumococcal vaccine safely and effectively improved antibody response in patients receiving rituximab for ANCA-associated vasculitis.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

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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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Outreach messages delivered via electronic health record patient portals increase the rates of scheduling and completing well-child visits and receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in JAMA Network Open.

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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 10, 2023

Currently, it is estimated that one in eight NHS beds are taken up by flu and COVID-19 patients—yet 22 million vaccines for these viruses have not been used. With a return to the workplace and school, the UK Health Security Agency recently warned that cases of flu and COVID-19 are expected to soar throughout January.

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NPR Health

MAY 29, 2025

announced new COVID recommendations this week, it raised questions among clinicians and patients: Will those shots still be available to people who want them and will insurance cover it? Kennedy Jr. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for C onsider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, showed that discontinuing methotrexate for one week after seasonal influenza vaccination provided the same seroprotection as a two-week discontinuation period in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

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NPR Health - Shots

MARCH 2, 2023

Moderna said people without insurance will be able to get its COVID vaccine at no cost after the U.S. But patients will have to use the company's cumbersome assistance program. government bows out.

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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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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 23, 2025

McDonald explores how vaccine misinformation and pseudoscience undermine public health and calls for a return to trust, truth, and evidence-based care. I spend other days meeting with legislators or advocacy groups to discuss policy and how it may impact patients’ health, as well as physicians’ ability to care for them.

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Doctors for America

MAY 30, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Doctors for America PO Box: 21161 2300 18th St NW Lbby Washington, DC 20009-9996 May 30, 2025 Doctors for America Calls for Transparency in COVID-19 Vaccine Regulation WASHINGTON, D.C. The role of vaccination as a cornerstone of public health has been underscored by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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GomerBlog

DECEMBER 23, 2020

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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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 3, 2025

They candidly discuss the unique challenges and opportunities health care organizations face in meeting patient expectations. Today we are talking about the patient care experience specifically here at Kaiser Permanente, but also in general. For me specifically, it’s how do we make a patient feel. AM: Thank you so much.

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 24, 2025

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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Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other rheumatic conditions are more at risk for complications and death from pneumonia, meningitis, and other bacterial infections, yet most have not been vaccinated against infection.

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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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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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Concierge Choice Physicians

APRIL 23, 2025

The Concierge Choice by CCP is a unique concierge medicine style that allows physicians to offer patients an exclusive membership program while maintaining their entire patient panel. Membership is simply an option for those patients who want the assurance they will always see their chosen physician for appointments.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

The Affordable Care Act requires insurance companies to cover a wide range of preventive services without patient cost-sharing. I encourage all my patients to prioritize these visits, even when feeling perfectly healthy.” Many healthcare systems provide electronic access to this information through patient portals.

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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Healthcare has evolved, and patients now have more choices than ever for medical consultations. Accessibility – Ideal for patients in rural areas or with mobility challenges. When to Visit in Person Annual physical exams & vaccinations. Secure TeleVisits through our patient portal for seamless online appointments.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

When evaluating vaccine efficacy, the conventional measures include a reduction of risk of hospitalization and death. The number of patients dying with or without vaccination is often in the public spotlight.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

APRIL 29, 2025

An annual checkup for men serves as a crucial checkpoint to monitor changes in your health, update vaccinations, and discuss lifestyle habits that contribute to overall wellness. He helps patients in Valley Village, Panorama City , and Bell, CA, stay on top of their health year after year.

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A Country Doctor Writes

APRIL 23, 2025

He did suspect Melanie had whooping cough, even though she had been vaccinated. All I can say is that this must be a very fragile and insecure doctor, who feels threatened by a fellow physician visiting the home of a patient calling in to simply report a clinical observation that could be helpful in the care of her patient.

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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. We work with most major insurance plans and offer transparent pricing options for self-pay patients.

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GeriPal

MAY 26, 2022

They argue that the current guidelines, which prioritize immunocompromised people and unvaccinated older people on the same level, should be re-done to prioritize the immunocompromised first, and additionally move up older vaccinated individuals or vaccinated persons with comorbidities. It’s shaming on vaccinated people.

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