Tips to Increase Vaccinations
March 28, 2019
Mountain Pacific
An important part of what you do is making sure vaccines reach all your patients who need them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends health care professionals
ASSESS immunization status at every visit;
strongly RECOMMEND needed vaccinations;
ADMINISTER vaccinations or REFER to an immunization provider;
DOCUMENT vaccinations.
In addition to following these recommendations, there are a few […]
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Vaccines in Practice: Influenza (Flu)
January 29, 2018
Mountain Pacific
We are well into influenza season. Many of your patients have already received their flu vaccination. However, some patients may be asking “Should I still get a flu shot? I’ve heard it isn’t working this year.”
Reports of potential low vaccine effectiveness for the influenza H3N2 strain are circulating. Flu vaccine effectiveness is dependent on many […]
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Fact or Fiction: You Can Get the Flu from the Flu Shot
November 21, 2017
Mountain Pacific
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone six months old and older get a flu vaccine every year. But fear and misconceptions about vaccinations stop people from getting the flu shot. Here is some information to help clear up some of those fears and misconceptions.
Question: Can the flu shot give you the […]
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