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CDC Recommendations for Fall-Winter Immunizations
The CDC recommendations for Fall-winter immunizations were updated as of September 29, 2023. A few states require a physician’s prescription for the RSV vaccine. Information varies on the web on which states require a prescription for the RSV vaccine. The Iowa Board of Pharmacy website is clear on the matter–you’ll need a prescription. Most states…
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Wendy’s New Pumpkin Spice Frosty
We got over to Wendy’s to try the new Pumpkin Spice Frosty yesterday. I thought it was pretty good. Sena was OK with it at first—but then decided she wouldn’t get it again. We’re now focused on trying the Peppermint Frosty. We might have to wait until mid-November, though. I read this was out last…
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Covid-19 and Flu Vaccines Today
Today I got the new Covid-19 vaccine and the flu shot. I scheduled on line late last week and got right in. I didn’t have to wait long in line—and there were others getting the same vaccines. Sena will get them tomorrow. It’s up to you.
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Get Free At-Home Covid-19 Tests
As of September 25, 2023, 4 free at-home Covid-19 tests are available. See this link for more information.
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RSV Vaccine Prescription Necessary for Some States
Sena and I were wondering if you need a prescription to get the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine. It turns out only four states require doctor prescription to get RSV vaccine: Iowa, Georgia, Missouri, and Utah. Washington D.C. is working on making the RSV vaccine available without a prescription. The Iowa Pharmacy Association blog post…
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How to Find Covid-19 Vaccine Availability By County
I’m finding out that maybe the best way to learn what the local public health issues are concerning Covid-19 infections as well as vaccine availability are through the county public health agency in my area. According to the Johnson County Public Health department, hospital admission rates in Johnson County currently low. I can search the…
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CDC Recommends Updated COVID-19 Vaccine This Fall-Winter Season
The CDC has posted a press release announcing that it has recommended the updated COVID-19 vaccine for the fall/winter virus season.
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CDC ACIP Meeting Today on Covid-19 Vaccines
Today is the scheduled meeting for the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). It meets from 10 AM-4 PM EDT. The final agenda is here. The presentation slides are at this link. I also want to recommend the recent article on the new Covid vaccine published in Scientific American on September 1, 2023, entitled…
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FDA Authorizes Updated mRNA Covid-19 Vaccines
Today, the FDA approved and authorized the updated mRNA Covid-19 vaccines, specifically for the monovalent XBB.1.5 variant. See the announcement on the FDA website for full details. The CDC ACIP will meet to discuss clinically-based recommendations for the use of these vaccines tomorrow.
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22nd Anniversary Commemoration of 9/11 Attacks
The 22nd Anniversary Commemoration of the 9/11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center will be observed today. I remember where I was on September 9, 2001. I was climbing the stairs at the hospital on my way back to my office. I was on duty on the psychiatry consultation service. I happened to glance…
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