Vaccines are a simple way to improve community health, but they’re anything but simple to manage. Time equals money, but for modern practices, both are often in short supply. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to help you assess not only the strengths of your program but also where a vaccine management plan can […]
Today on National Rural Health Day, we would like to take a moment to recognize and celebrate Rural Health Clinics (RHC), the essential providers serving rural, underserved areas that often experience a shortage of primary care providers and/or health services. RHCs were originally formed via the Rural Health Clinic Services Act, passed in 1977, which […]
Vaccine managers safeguard the health and protection of the practices and patients throughout their community by ensuring the safe and efficient storage, distribution, and administration of vaccines. Vaccine Manager: Roles, Responsibilities, and Best Practices Conducting an Immunization Symphony With the high demand for vaccine managers, understanding the roles, responsibilities, and best practices associated with this […]
As we continue to look for silver linings from the yearlong-plus pandemic, there’s one that stands out: Seasonal influenza infections all but disappeared. This was thanks in large part to all the new behaviors we were forced to adopt to stop the spread of COVID-19: staying home, social distancing, wearing masks, and increased hand-washing. According […]
It took a near-death experience for me to really understand the importance of vaccines. And it’s a lesson I’ll never forget. On January 24th, 2018, I turned 52—in good health and feeling great. I had six marathons under my belt and was training for my second Boston Marathon, so I was eating well, maintaining good […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic in our lives for almost three years now, Americans have gotten used to talking about vaccines. More than anything, these conversations remind me of one of my mother’s stories from nursing school: In training at 18 years old, she was assigned to care for a 17-year-old boy living with polio in […]
While we cheer the strides we’re making in COVID-19 vaccinations here in the U.S., these gains stand in stark contrast to the rest of the vaccine landscape, which has been in freefall since the outbreak of the pandemic in early 2020. The drop in vaccination rates is understood to be a side effect of the […]
Many organizations are dedicated to improving vaccine access and information but Immunize.org stands out in the breadth and depth of vaccine resources for healthcare workers. Need an HPV vaccine information statement in Tagalog? You’ll find it at Immunize.org. Looking for guidance on discussing alternative vaccination schedules with parents? Immunize.org has an entire section devoted to […]
When the first COVID-19 vaccines were approved for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration, it brought hope for the country and a slew of questions for patients and healthcare providers. As a service to our practice community, we’ve pulled together some information that can help your office get ahead of the curve when […]
Former WellCare CEO and Former Labcorp Chairman and CEO Bring Deep Experience in Health Care Delivery and Management ORLANDO, Fla., August 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — VaxCare today announced the appointments of Ken Burdick and David King to their Board of Directors, bringing two additional leaders with proven track records managing rapid growth and delivering quality in […]
I think all of us remember where we were in March, 2020 when we heard the news: the federal government had declared a national emergency due to the coronavirus and was shutting the country down. We knew the stay-at-home orders were going to have an effect on our pediatric and family medicine practices. However, none […]