Flu vaccination and COVID-19Educate your patients about the importance of protection. Currently, development of a COVID-19 vaccine is a work in progress with no fixed date for…
Occupational infection prevention: Updated recommendationsOn October 25, 2019 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated various parts of the 1998 guidelines for infection control for occupational health.…
New vaccine eliminated breast cancer in first human patientA vaccine being developed in the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida is aimed at preventing new cases of ovarian and breast cancer and even…
Boosting HPV vaccination rates: A call to actionMost cervical cancers are preventable. The incidence of cancer related to HPV infection has declined significantly since the inauguration of screening programs in the U.S. more…
Position Statement: Human Papillomavirus VaccinationThe National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) supports an intentional and concerted effort to improve human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates—with the…
What’s new about measles?Measles has been in the news frequently this year given recent outbreaks of this vaccine-preventable disease. Before the measles vaccine was introduced in 1963,…
Nurses focus on public health and other timely issuesStopping outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, providing guidance to nurses on medical aid-in-dying issues, and comprehensively addressing the public health crisis of human trafficking are…
Vital importance of immunizationsAs a nurse and new mother, there’s one topic that seems to be at the forefront of many conversations. Immunizations. Are you going to…
You want to refuse a flu shot? Welcome to the epidemic!I cradled a very sick child with the flu in my arms this week and asked why the mother had insisted on her child…
What’s new for influenza and zoster vaccinesStay up-to-date with immunization resources this season. Peak flu season is near, and now is the time to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and…
Immunization nurse championsAre you an immunization nurse champion where you work? For 15 years, RNs have been ranked by the public in a Gallup Poll as…
Opening the lines of communication about HPVWhen parents resits the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine, be prepared to listen and educate. Takeaways Patients and parents may have misconceptions about the purpose…
Flu vaccination and COVID-19Educate your patients about the importance of protection. Currently, development of a COVID-19 vaccine is a work in progress with no fixed…
Occupational infection prevention: Updated recommendationsOn October 25, 2019 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated various parts of the 1998 guidelines for infection control for…
New vaccine eliminated breast cancer in first human patientA vaccine being developed in the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida is aimed at preventing new cases of ovarian and breast cancer…
Boosting HPV vaccination rates: A call to actionMost cervical cancers are preventable. The incidence of cancer related to HPV infection has declined significantly since the inauguration of screening programs in the…
Position Statement: Human Papillomavirus VaccinationThe National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) supports an intentional and concerted effort to improve human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination…
What’s new about measles?Measles has been in the news frequently this year given recent outbreaks of this vaccine-preventable disease. Before the measles vaccine was introduced…
Nurses focus on public health and other timely issuesStopping outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, providing guidance to nurses on medical aid-in-dying issues, and comprehensively addressing the public health crisis of human…
Vital importance of immunizationsAs a nurse and new mother, there’s one topic that seems to be at the forefront of many conversations. Immunizations. Are you…
You want to refuse a flu shot? Welcome to the epidemic!I cradled a very sick child with the flu in my arms this week and asked why the mother had insisted on…
What’s new for influenza and zoster vaccinesStay up-to-date with immunization resources this season. Peak flu season is near, and now is the time to protect ourselves, our loved…
Immunization nurse championsAre you an immunization nurse champion where you work? For 15 years, RNs have been ranked by the public in a Gallup…
Opening the lines of communication about HPVWhen parents resits the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine, be prepared to listen and educate. Takeaways Patients and parents may have misconceptions about…
Occupational infection prevention: Updated recommendationsBy: George Allen, PhD, RN, FAPIC, CIC, CNOR
What’s new for influenza and zoster vaccinesBy: Chad Rittle, DNP, MPH, RN, FAAOHN, and Ruth Francis, MPH, MCHES
