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The latest recommendations from the USPSTF
Four “B” recommendations now qualify for first-dollar insurance coverage as mandated by the Affordable Care Act and 5 “D” recommendations advise...
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The latest recommendations from the USPSTF
Four “B” recommendations now qualify for first-dollar insurance coverage as mandated by the Affordable Care Act and 5 “D” recommendations advise...
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Vaccine update: The latest from ACIP
ACIP has combined 2 vaccine schedules into a single schedule for infants, children, and adolescents. It also recommends the Tdap vaccine for those...
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Hepatitis C: New CDC screening recommendations
Screen everyone born between 1945 and 1965—regardless of risk level.
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Battling influenza: Changes for the 2012-2013 season
A revised vaccine algorithm aids in decision making for children ages 6 months to 8 years; a newly approved quadrivalent LAIV should be available...
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Meningococcal vaccine for infants?
With the incidence of meningococcal disease declining in all age groups, ACIP is weighing the need for vaccination in children <2 years.
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Meningococcal vaccine for infants?
With the incidence of meningococcal disease declining in all age groups, ACIP is weighing the need for vaccination in children <2 years.
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The latest recommendations from the USPSTF
In addition to releasing several new recommendations—most notably one on cervical cancer screening—the USPSTF has revised the peer review process...
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ACIP immunization update
Males ages 11 to 12 years should routinely receive quadrivalent vaccine against human papillomavirus; patients through age 59 years who have...
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HPV vaccine is now routinely indicated for males
ACIP recommends vaccinating all males ages 11 to 21 years and men ages 22 to 26 years who have sex with men or are HIV positive.
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CDC update on gonorrhea: Expand treatment to limit resistance
In all cases, add azithromycin to ceftriaxone or an acceptable alternative agent, and screen asymptomatic individuals at high risk of infection....
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CVD prevention in women: A practice update
Which interventions should you consider recommending to women to reduce their risk of CVD? This comparison of the AHA’s 2011 guidelines with...
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ACIP immunization update
ACIP’s recommendations stress the need to protect vulnerable populations from rising rates of pertussis infection, improve health care personnel...
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CDC update: Guidelines for treating STDs
A revised dosage for ceftriaxone and an alternative agent for bacterial vaginosis are among the newer recommendations.