THE IMPORTANCE OF KIDS STAYING UP TO DATE ON IMMUNIZATIONS: HOW PARENTS CAN ACCESS FREE VACCINES

Dr. Michelle Fiscus, Board-certified pediatrician, chief medical officer at the Association of Immunization Managers
(Washington, DC,  Friday, February 16, 2024) – Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to help protect children from many serious and potentially deadly diseases. Unfortunately, the number of children in the U.S. who are up to date on...

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SEVERE COLD AND FLU SEASON MAKES USING ACETAMINOPHEN SAFELY MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER

Dr. Wendy Mobley-Bukstein, PharmD, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University.
(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, February 13, 2024) – It seems like everyone is sick this winter – it’s hard to avoid. COVID-19, colds, the flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are all circulating in our offices...

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COVID-19 IS STILL A RISK FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Dr. Steven P. Furr, President of the American Academy of Family Physicians, and Dr. Tochi Iroku-Malize, Board Chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians
(Washington, DC, Wednesday, November 29, 2023) – The spread of respiratory illnesses, such as COVID-19, can be rampant in winter and especially serious for older adults and those who are immunocompromised. The CDC recommends updated...

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COVID-19 CHALLENGES: EXPERTS SAY THERE IS A TREMENDOUS UNMET NEED FOR NEW NEXT-GEN COVID-19 TREATMENTS, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH-RISK GROUPS

Dr. William Schaffner, professor Vanderbilt University
(New York, NY, Monday, November 27, 2023) – As we are in our fourth holiday season in the COVID-19 era, we continue to rely on our two-pronged approach of vaccinations and currently available treatments to...

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TRACKING THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN WASTEWATER

Dr. Alexandria Boehm, Stanford University professor
(Wednesday, November 1, 2023) – Infectious disease experts are concerned that COVID-19, influenza and RSV case numbers will rise simultaneously and are warning the public about the potential of a “tripledemic.” Tracking these viruses and...

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Have a Blast, Just Do It Safely this Fourth of July; CPSC Report Shows Trips to the Emergency Room Remain High

New Data Released on Fireworks-Related Injuries and Deaths Download: Fireworks Safety Soundbites and B-roll 2023 Download: CPSC Fireworks Infographic WASHINGTON, D.C. –   Fireworks related injuries remain high, turning many Fourth of July celebrations from fun…

Festeje en grande este 4 de julio, solo hágalo de manera segura; informe de la CPSC muestra que el índice de ingresos a salas de emergencia sigue siendo elevado

Nuevos datos publicados sobre lesiones y muertes relacionadas con los fuegos artificiales Download: Seguridad de los fuegos artificiales Soundbites y B-roll 2023 Download: Infografía WASHINGTON, D.C. – El índice de lesiones relacionadas con los fuegos…