Contents tagged with vaccine
-
Providers must obtain palivizumab vaccine for FFS patients through VDP
Providers must obtain palivizumab vaccine for FFS patients through VDP
posted 10.03.13
Providers prescribing palivizumab to fee-for-service Medicaid patients must now get the vaccine through the … more
-
As kids head back to school, it’s time to immunize
By Lamia Kadir, M.D.
Brushy Creek Family PhysiciansAs summer vacation draws to an end, lunches, school buses, and homework will soon replace swimsuits, road trips, and television. For those family physicians who see pediatric patients, sports physicals and well child checks are aplenty. It is our responsibility to remind our patients and their parents of the importance of routine immunizations. As we all know, prevention of disease is essential for both patient health and control of medical costs.
The national vaccine immunization program is one of the most successful examples of effective preventive care in the U.S. Want some powerful examples? How about the marked decrease in cases of invasive haemophilus influenzae type b infection since the introduction of HIB conjugate vaccines in December 1987? The number of cases in children younger than five years of age declined by more than 99 percent by 2000. Here’s another: In 1979, the global eradication of smallpox was announced, one of the greatest achievements of modern medicine, made possible by the advent of the smallpox vaccine.
more -
Flu season arrives early this year
Flu season arrives early this year
posted 12.6.12
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the flu season has arrived earlier than usual, seeing a spike in cases over the last … more
-
TAFP advocates for physician inclusion in vaccine listing
TAFP advocates for physician inclusion in vaccine listing
Register your practice as a flu vaccine provider with HHS
posted 10.09.12
Together with the Texas Medical Association, Texas Pediatric … more
-
Resources available on meningococcal vaccine requirements for entering college students
Resources available on meningococcal vaccine requirements for entering college students
posted 06.28.12
Before your adolescent patients head to college, they must be vaccinated against bacterial … more
-
Certain lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 vaccine will expire Feb. 15
Certain lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 vaccine will expire Feb. 15
posted 02.11.10
Vaccine manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur has announced that 50 lots of its monovalent 2009 (H1N1) vaccine in pre-filled … more
-
Get the lowest Sanofi Fluzone prices for 2010-2011 with Atlantic Health Partners
Get the lowest Sanofi Fluzone prices for 2010-2011 with Atlantic Health Partners
posted 02.11.10
The Texas Academy of Family Physicians has partnered with Atlantic Health Partners to offer TAFP … more
-
Partnerships
Partnerships
Practice management consulting servicesTAFP has partnered with a practice management consultant, Bradley Reiner, to provide staff and members an experienced resource on practice … more
-
Save on back-to-school vaccines with purchasing program Atlantic Health Partners
Save on back-to-school vaccines with purchasing program Atlantic Health Partners
posted 06.02.11
Prepare for the peak back-to-school vaccine season with vaccine purchasing program Atlantic Health … more
-
TAFP partnership provides savings on Sanofi Fluzone
TAFP partnership provides savings on Sanofi Fluzone
posted 02.10.11
As a TAFP member, you can benefit from the Academy’s partnership with vaccine purchaser, Atlantic Health Partners. Place orders … more