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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), state and local health departments,...
Oct 28, 2019 | Kim Rodgers
From December 1-7, 2019, we observe National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) to remind people six months and older that it’s not too...
Oct 24, 2019 | Kim Rodgers
Parents consider health professionals their most trusted source of information when it comes to vaccines. When talking to parents...
With recent outbreaks of measles across the U.S., ensuring parents have access to accurate and credible information about vaccines is...
Early identification and timely response to a healthcare outbreak is critical to minimizing the number of people impacted. Together,...
When a novel or targeted multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO) or resistance mechanism is identified, local public health must act...
Oct 24, 2019 | Christina Baum
In mid-September, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted Current Issues in Vaccines Fall 2019 to discuss the following: HPV...
The U.S. officially eliminated measles nearly 20 years ago. Yet, this year, more than 1,100 cases have been reported, despite being...
As thousands of cities and counties hard-hit by the opioid crisis move closer to settlements with opioid manufacturers and...
Oct 24, 2019 | Guest Author
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), state and local health departments, and other public health and clinical stakeholders are investigating a national outbreak of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use‒associated lung injury (EVALI).
From December 1-7, 2019, we observe National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) to remind people six months and older that it’s not too late to get a flu vaccine. To help promote this important information in your communities, check out the below resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Parents consider health professionals their most trusted source of information when it comes to vaccines. When talking to parents about vaccines, it's important to make a strong, effective recommendation and allow time for parents to ask questions.
With recent outbreaks of measles across the U.S., ensuring parents have access to accurate and credible information about vaccines is key to increasing vaccine acceptance. As a trusted source of information about vaccines, healthcare professionals can play a key role in establishing trust and educating parents and patients on the important role that vaccines play […]
Early identification and timely response to a healthcare outbreak is critical to minimizing the number of people impacted. Together, the Evelyn and Thomas McKnight Family Fund for Patient Safety and the CDC Foundation created the McKnight Heroes Prize to encourage and reward those who serve and protect patients from harm related to healthcare outbreaks. Candidates for […]
When a novel or targeted multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO) or resistance mechanism is identified, local public health must act quickly to prevent its spread, implementing CDC’s Containment Strategy.
In mid-September, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted Current Issues in Vaccines Fall 2019 to discuss the following: HPV vaccine for 27- to 45-year olds: Routine recommendation? PCV13 vaccine for older adults: Is it making a difference? Influenza vaccine: A rough year Meningococcal B vaccine: When do you need a booster dose?
The U.S. officially eliminated measles nearly 20 years ago. Yet, this year, more than 1,100 cases have been reported, despite being preventable by vaccine. The CDC says the majority of cases are among those who were not vaccinated.
As thousands of cities and counties hard-hit by the opioid crisis move closer to settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors, it’s time to talk about how communities can use these funds to meet urgent needs for treatment and invest in what it will truly take to stop this epidemic.
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