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Shingrix Recommended for Immunocompromised Adults Ages 19+
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted unanimously to…
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CDC Updates Recommendations for 2021-22 Influenza Season
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) issued its updated recommendations for the use of seasonal influenza…
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October 2021 COVID-19 News
FDA Authorizes Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5 to 11 The FDA approved the emergency use of…
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USPSTF Draft Changes Aspirin Recommendation for Primary Prevention of CVD Event
A draft recommendation posted by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposes changes in the current recommendation…
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In a First, FDA Allows Marketing of Three New ENDS E-Cigarette Products
The FDA authorized the marketing of three new tobacco products, the first set of electronic nicotine delivery system…
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Undergrad Nursing Programs Included in College Ranking for First Time
U.S. News & World Report’s undergraduate college rankings now include undergraduate nursing programs (conferring the BSN degree). This…
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Mirena IUD Now Approved for Pregnancy Prevention Up to 7 Years
The Mirena levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device was approved by the FDA for up to 7 years of pregnancy prevention.…
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FDA Approves Treatment of Severe Hypoglycemia That Does Not Need Reconstitution
The FDA approved Gvoke Kit for the treatment of hypoglycemia in pediatric and adult patients with diabetes 2…
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FDA Amends EUA of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine To Allow One Booster for Certain Groups
The FDA amended the Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (Comirnaty) to allow for use of…
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Monoclonal Antibody Tx Authorized by FDA for Postexposure Prophylaxis for COVID-19
Monoclonal Antibody Tx Authorized by FDA for Postexposure Prophylaxis for COVID-19 The FDA revised the emergency use authorization…
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Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines Can Be Given on Same Day
Patients can receive their influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations during same visit, according to the CDC. Individuals need not…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Issued for Federal Workforce, Private Companies with 100+ Employees
On September 9, 2021, President Biden issued a requirement that all members of the federal workforce as well…
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