Adult Pneumococcal Vaccine: Who Needs It? When and Why?
August 20, 2019
The rules for pneumococcal vaccination can seem a little arbitrary. See what you know about the ACIP rationale behind these 5 recommendations for PCV13 and PPSV23.
Immunization
MMR Dose Match Challenge: Part 2
August 14, 2019
Sample: How many MMR doses should a man born in 1960 who was vaccinated at age 3 receive if he is travelling to Brazil in 4 months?
How Many Doses of MMR Would You Give?
August 6, 2019
Sample: How many MMR doses should a 4-month-old travelling to Italy next month with family receive? Plus 4 more patient scenarios.
Vaccine Side Effects Found to be "Good"
July 31, 2019
"Vaccine side effects found to be good" is not a sentence that has seen much print. Which vaccine and what was the positive outcome? Click here.
Measles: Name 5 Key Signs and Symptoms
June 3, 2019
The CDC says the number of US measles cases reported in 2019 to date is the largest since measles was eliminated in 2000. Would you know the virus if you saw it?
The Measles Vaccine: If a Patient Asks, How Would You Answer?
March 27, 2019
The measles outbreak shows no signs of slowing. Are you prepared to answer vaccination questions from patients and parents? This 5-question quiz may help.
Rx Shorts: Zoster Vaccination Pearls
May 1, 2018
Rx Shorts: With 2 shingles vaccines available, questions continue to multiply. Take away 4 small pearls to help answer patient questions and maybe yours.
