Hand and Wrist Injuries: Part II. Emergent Evaluation - American Family Physician
...Adapted from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Diph- theria, tetanus, and pertussis: recommendations for vaccine use and other preventive measures: recommendations of the Immu- nization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). Accessed online on March 29, 2004, at:...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0415/afp20040415p1949.pdf
Health Maintenance for Postmenopausal Women - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2008 - Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstruation resulting from the loss of ovarian and follicular activity. It usually occurs when women reach their early 50s. Vasomotor symptoms and vaginal dryness are frequently reported during menopause. Estrogen is the most effective treatment ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0901/p583.html
Health Maintenance for Women of Reproductive Age - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2021 - Health maintenance for women of reproductive age includes counseling and screening tests that have been demonstrated to prevent disease and improve health. This article focuses mainly on conditions that are more common in women or have a unique impact on female patients. Family ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0215/p209.html
Health Maintenance in Postmenopausal Women - American Family Physician
May 1, 2017 - Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in postmenopausal women older than 50 years. Clinicians should use the pooled cohort risk assessment equations or another risk calculator every three to five years to estimate a woman’s 10-year risk of atherosclerotic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0501/p561.html
Health Maintenance in School-aged Children: Part I. History, Physical Examination, ...
...are significantly less, with approximately 40 percent of patients receiving the tetanus toxoid, reduced diph- theria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine and meningococcal vaccine, and less than 20 percent completing the human papillomavirus vaccine series.39 There is...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0315/afp20110315p683.pdf
Health Maintenance in School-Aged Children: Part I. History, Physical Examination, ...
Aug 15, 2019 - The goals of the health maintenance visit in school-aged children (five to 12 years) are promoting health, detecting disease, and counseling to prevent injury and future health problems. During the visit, the physician should address patient and parent/caregiver concerns and ask about ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p213.html
Health Maintenance in School-aged Children: Part I. History, Physical Examination, ...
Mar 15, 2011 - The goals of the well-child examination in school-aged children (kindergarten through early adolescence) are promoting health, detecting disease, and counseling to prevent injury and future health problems. A complete history should address any concerns from the patient and family and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0315/p683.html
Help Kids Catch Up After Delays in Care
As schools begin to reopen, Margot Savoy, M.D., M.P.H., offers tips on how to catch kids up on vaccines after potential delays in preventive care from the COVID-19 pandemic.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20200826lv-backtoschool.html
Helping Physicians Make Evidence-Based Decisions - Editorials - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2001 - ...on perinatal care, the Cochrane Library has grown rapidly and now contains more than 850 reviews on a wide variety of topics from acellular pertussis vaccines to zinc for the comXmon cold. Primary care physicians have played an important role in the Cochrane Collaboration since its...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0601/p2130.html
Hepatitis B: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2010 - Although an estimated 1 million persons in the United States are chronically infected with hepatitis B virus, the prevalence of hepatitis B has declined since the implementation of a national vaccination program. Hepatitis B virus is transmitted in blood and secretions. Acute infection ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0415/p965.html
HIV Infection in Adults: Initial Management - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2021 - The HIV epidemic is an important public health priority. Transmissions continue to occur despite effective therapies that make HIV preventable and treatable. Approximately one-half of people with HIV are not receiving suppressive antiretroviral therapy (ART). Starting ART early, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0401/p407.html
HIV Infection: The Role of Primary Care - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2009 - Human immunodeficiency virus infection was first documented in the United States in 1981. Since that time, significant strides have been made in the prevention and treatment of the condition. Screening is paramount in identifying early infection and is now a routine component of primary...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1101/p946.html
House Calls: Providing Care Beyond the Office Walls
...• Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis vaccine • COVID-19 vaccine and/or test Alcohol wipes Syringes/needles Sharps container Biohazard bags Cooler/icepack Car supplies Hand sanitizer PT/INR machine Lab centrifuge Inverter (converts cigarette lighter DC...
Family Practice Management
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/fpm20210500oa2.pdf
House Calls: Providing Care Beyond the Office Walls -- FPM
Jun 1, 2021 - Interest in home-based primary care is growing as payments increase, technology improves, and the population ages.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/oa2.html
How to Answer Your Clinical Questions More Efficiently -- FPM
Aug 1, 2005 - Asking focused questions and knowing where to look can lead to quicker answers.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2005/0700/p37.html
How to Manage a Pertussis Outbreak in Your Practice -- Family Practice Management
...How to Manage a Pertussis Outbreak in Your Practice A physician shares the lessons he learned after unknowingly exposing patients and staff to whooping cough. Dr. Flanagan practices in State College, Pa., and is an associate professor of family and community medicine with the...
Family Practice Management
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2005/0700/fpm20050700p31.pdf
How to Manage a Pertussis Outbreak in Your Practice -- FPM
Aug 1, 2005 - A physician shares the lessons he learned after unknowingly exposing patients and staff to whooping cough.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2005/0700/p31.html
How to Reduce Your Malpractice Risk -- FPM
Aug 1, 2012 - Recognizing warning signs and documenting with care are two keys.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2012/0700/p21.html
HPV Vaccine: A Cornerstone of Female Health - Editorials - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2007 - ...vaccines (i.e., tetravalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine [MCV4; Menactra] and tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis booster [Tdap; Boostrix, Adacel]). Together, these three vaccines provide the opportunity for important anticipatory guidance during...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0101/p28.html
https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all.pdflist.html
...should also include counseling on immunizations. All women of reproductive age should have their immunization status for tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap); measles-mumps-rubella (MMR); and varicella reviewed annually and updated as indicated.52 In addition all women should be...
About AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/about_us/policies/AAFP_AllPoliciesApril2019.pdf
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
As front-line health care providers, family physicians play an essential role in the early detection of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and the timely referral to a pulmonologist.
Family Physician : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/care-resources/respiratory-health/idiopathic-pulmonary-fibrosis.html
IDSA Releases Guidelines on Travel Medicine - Practice Guidelines - American Family ...
Jun 1, 2007 - The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has released recommendations on travel medicine standards based on evidence, expert opinion, and clinical experience.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0601/p1712.html
Immunizations (excluding Influenza) - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on child and adult immunizations (excluding influenza) and related issues, including travel immunizations and specific immunizations (hepatitis A and B, herpes zoster, human papillomavirus, meningococcus, pertussis, pneumococcus, rotavirus, smallpox,...
- Overview
- Specific Immunizations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
- Other Resources from AAFP
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=63
Immunizations in Pregnancy
...Tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acel- lular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine should be provided during each pregnancy, preferably between 27 and 36 weeks of gestation.5 This timing recommendation is based on the maternal immune response, which peaks two weeks after...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0615/afp20130615p828.pdf
Immunizations in Pregnancy - Editorials - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2013 - Family physicians, even if not providing prenatal care, can play a critical role in maintaining current vaccinations in pregnant women. Learn which vaccinations to consider and which to avoid.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0615/p828.html
Immunizations in Pregnancy: Updated Recommendations - Editorials - American Family ...
Aug 15, 2020 - Important new data on the immunology of immunization in pregnancy provide greater support for and information on the provision and timing of these immunizations.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p205.html
Immunizations Registry Information
Access the AAFP's tools to find immunization information for your state and identify populations at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases.
Family Physician : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/prevention-wellness/immunizations-vaccines/immunizations-registry-information.html
Immunizations: How to Protect Patients and the Bottom Line -- FPM
Apr 1, 2015 - Minimizing costs and maximizing reimbursement can make immunizations profitable.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2015/0300/p24.html
Importance of Vaccinations for Close Contacts and Caregivers - Letters to the Editor - ...
Jun 15, 2008 - ...acellular pertussis vaccine as part of a tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoids, and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap; Adacel) is recommended for all close contacts and caregivers of children younger than one year.1 As with influenza, infected parents can transmit pertussis to...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0615/p1664.html
Infant with a Morbilliform Rash - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2010 - Photo Quiz presents readers with a clinical challenge based on a photograph or other image.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0201/p327.html
Influenza Vaccination Coverage of Children in the United States - Practice Guidelines -...
Jul 15, 2006 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a report on influenza vaccination coverage of children younger than two years during the 2003 to 2004 influenza season.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0715/p336.html
Initial Management of Patients with HIV Infection
November 1, 2016
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1101/afp20161101p708.pdf
Initial Management of Patients with HIV Infection - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2016 - Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has become a treatable chronic disease with near-normal life expectancy when patients receive antiretroviral therapy (ART). Family physicians and other primary care clinicians commonly provide long-term comprehensive care for persons with HIV...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1101/p708.html
Insulin Detemir (Levmir) for Diabetes Mellitus - STEPS - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2006 - Insulin detemir is suitable as basal insulin in a basal-bolus regimen. In limited research, it has been shown to cause slightly fewer episodes of minor hypoglycemia and no weight gain in patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes, which is a benefit that must be balanced against its higher ...
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0715/p323.html
Interventions Aimed at Increasing Childhood Vaccination Rates - Cochrane for Clinicians...
Nov 1, 2015 - Community discussions, community meetings, and information campaigns may increase immunization uptake in areas with only moderate vaccine use. There is no clear evidence to guide face-to-face educational interventions, and the impact of face-to-face interventions is uncertain in areas ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1101/p775.html
ipf-brochure.pdf
...monitor progress ● Vaccinate against influenza, pneumococcus, and pertussis ● Assess emotional and mental health ● Recommend support groups for patients and their caregivers ● Monitor the need for oxygen therapy ● Discuss treatment preferences and end-of-life care Patients value...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/ipf/ipf-brochure.pdf
jan 1 prac guide
...Diphtheria, tetanus, DTaP DTaP DTaP DTaP‡ DTaP Td pertussis‡ Haemophilus Hib Hib Hib Hib influenzae type b (Hib)§ Polio || IPV IPV IPV || IPV || Measles, mumps, MMR MMR¶ MMR¶ rubella (MMR)¶ Varicella-zoster Var Var# virus vaccine (Var)# Hepatitis A** Hep A** in...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0101/afp20000101p232-s1.pdf
jan 1 SMR
...Diphtheria, tetanus, DTaP DTaP DTaP DTaP‡ DTaP Td pertussis‡ Haemophilus Hib Hib Hib Hib influenzae type b (Hib)§ Polio || IPV IPV Polio || Polio Rotavirus (Rv)¶ Rv¶ Rv¶ Rv¶ Measles, mumps, MMR MMR# MMR# rubella (MMR)# Varicella-zoster Var Var** virus vaccine (Var)**...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0101/afp19990101p203-s1.pdf
Joint Letter in Support of the Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act - ...
AAFP, along with others, support the legislation since builds on the Vaccines for Children program by investing in the vaccine delivery system and supporting primary care physicians in order to further reduce barriers to care and help families catch up on routine vaccinations.
Advocacy
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/advocacy/prevention/vaccines/LT-House-StrengtheningVaccinesChildrenProgramAct-041621.pdf
Joint Statement in Support of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for All Workers in Health and ...
Joint Statement in Support of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for All Workers in Health and Long-Term Care
AAFP News : Media Center
https://www.aafp.org/news/media-center/statements/covid-vaccine-mandates.html
Jul-Aug 2005
...How to Manage a Pertussis Outbreak in Your Practice Michael Flanagan How to Answer Your Clinical Questions More Efficiently Jeff Weinfeld; Kate Finkelstein Caring for Children: Re-examining the Family Physician's Role Leigh Ann Backer Departments Editor's Page...
Family Practice Management
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2005/0700/
Jul-Aug 2005
...How to Manage a Pertussis Outbreak in Your Practice Michael Flanagan How to Answer Your Clinical Questions More Efficiently Jeff Weinfeld; Kate Finkelstein Caring for Children: Re-examining the Family Physician's Role Leigh Ann Backer Departments Editor's Page...
Family Practice Management
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2005/0700
July 15, 2006 - American Family Physician
...CDC Releases Guidelines on Antimicrobial Agents for the Treatment and Postexposure Prophylaxis of Pertussis Lisa Graham Influenza Vaccination Coverage of Children in the United States Lisa Graham STEPS Insulin Detemir (Levmir) for Diabetes Mellitus JD Goldman...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0715/
June 1, 2004 - American Family Physician
...Pertussis in Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Children Influencing Attitudes Toward Mammography Screening Olanzapine vs. Haloperidol for Treatment of Schizophrenia Smoking Cessation After Admission to a Cardiac Unit Etanercept Effective for Moderate to Severe Psoriasis...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0601/
June 1, 2006 - American Family Physician
...Pertussis Vaccination for Adolescents and Adults Comparison of Effectiveness of Three CHD Predictors Yoga Improves Chronic Low Back Pain Waist-to-Hip Ratio Better Predictor of Disease Than BMI Positive and Negative Effects of Hypnotics in Older Patients Relation...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0601/
Key Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Pediatrics: The KIDs List - Practice Guidelines ...
May 15, 2021 - The Pediatric Pharmacy Association produced a list of key potentially inappropriate drugs in pediatrics, or the KIDs List, to guide physicians who treat children.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0515/p633.html
Laceration Repair: A Practical Approach
May 15, 2017
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0515/afp20170515p628.pdf
Laceration Repair: A Practical Approach - American Family Physician
May 15, 2017 - The goals of laceration repair are to achieve hemostasis and optimal cosmetic results without increasing the risk of infection. Many aspects of laceration repair have not changed over the years, but there is evidence to support some updates to standard management. Studies have been ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0515/p628.html
Late Presentation to Prenatal Care
September 1, 2015 Curbside Consultation
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0901/afp20150901p391.pdf
Late Presentation to Prenatal Care - Curbside Consultation - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2015 - Pregnancy carries concrete and immediate risks that need to be addressed and managed in a timely fashion. Patients who initiate prenatal care late in pregnancy tend to present with a challenging variety of concerns, encompassing the full range of their medical, psychosocial, and ...
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0901/p391.html
Leukemia: An Overview for Primary Care
...Lymphocyte predominant: Consider infection such as EBV, CMV, pertussis, tuberculosis, asplenia, or splenic sequestration Basophil predominant (rare): Consider viral infections or inflammatory conditions If any of the following are present, obtain a peripheral smear:...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0501/afp20140501p731.pdf
Leukocytosis: Basics of Clinical Assessment - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2000 - Leukocytosis, a common laboratory finding, is most often due to relatively benign conditions (infections or inflammatory processes). Much less common but more serious causes include primary bone marrow disorders. The normal reaction of bone marrow to infection or inflammation leads to ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/1101/p2053.html
Making Our Point on Immunizations With Vaccine Manufacturers
The AAFP recently held a summit with representatives from seven manufacturers about vaccination rates, barriers to increasing rates and other issues related to immunizations.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/making_our_point_on_immunizations.html
Management of Foreign Bodies in the Skin - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2007 - Although puncture wounds are common, retained foreign bodies are not. Wounds with a foreign body sensation should be evaluated. The presence of wood or vegetative material, graphite or other pigmenting materials, and pain is an indication for foreign body removal. Radiography may be ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0901/p683.html
Management of Newborns Exposed to Maternal HIV Infection - American Family Physician
May 15, 2002 - The management of infants whose mothers are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) involves minimizing the risk of vertical transmission of HIV, recognizing neonatal HIV infection early, preventing opportunistic infections, and addressing psychosocial issues. Maternal ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/0515/p2049.html
Management of Newborns Exposed to Maternal HIV Infection -- American Family Physician
...HIV-exposed infants need the appropriate standard immunizations: diphtheria and teta- nus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine, Hae- mophilus influenzae b conjugate vaccine, inacti- vated poliovirus vaccine, pneumococcal seven- valent conjugate vaccine, and hepatitis B vac-...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/0515/afp20020515p2049.pdf
March 15, 2009 - American Family Physician
...ACIP Releases Guideline on Prevention of Pertussis, Tetanus, and Diptheria in Pregnant Women and Newborns Carrie Armstrong Answering Clinical Questions Putting Prevention into Practice Screening for Sickle Cell Disease in Newborns Kenneth W. Lin Point-of-Care Guides...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0315/
Maternal Health
Access AAFP's maternal health resources to support your patients at all stages of their reproductive life.
Family Physician : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/prevention-wellness/birth-control-pregnancy-childbirth/maternal-health.html
Maternal Immunization Task Force for Pregnant Women: A Call to Action
...on Immunization Practices recommends that women who are pregnant receive an inactivated influenza and a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine in every pregnancy.1 The American Academy of Family Physicians; American College of Nurse-Midwives; American College of...
Family Practice Management
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/fpm20200900p5.pdf
Maternal Immunization Task Force for Pregnant Women: A Call to Action -- FPM
Oct 1, 2020 - ...on Immunization Practices recommends that women who are pregnant receive an inactivated influenza and a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine in every pregnancy.1 The American Academy of Family Physicians; American College of Nurse-Midwives; American College of...
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p5.html
Maternal Pertussis Vaccination During Pregnancy - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - American ...
Apr 1, 2019 - Women should receive the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy regardless of previous immunization history. Infants whose mothers received prenatal immunization had 50% fewer cases of pertussis compared with those whose mothers received postpartum immunization.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0401/p454.html
Medical Care for Immigrants and Refugees - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 1998 - Refugees and other immigrants often present with clinical problems that are as varied as their previous experiences. Clinical presentations may range from unusual infectious diseases to problems with transition. This article describes medical conditions associated with immigrants, as ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0301/p1061.html
Microsoft Word - 0117226-1019454-pi.doc
...0038 Title: Childhood Immunization Status Description: Percentage of children 2 years of age who had four diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (DTaP); three polio(IPV), one measles, ,mumps and rubella (MMR); two H influenza type B (HiB); three hepatitis B (Hep B); one chicken...
Family Practice Management
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2010/0900/fpm20100900p17-rt1.pdf
Microsoft Word - Guidelines on titles and subtitles of articles--instructions for ...
...Pharmacogenetics: Using Genetic Information to Guide Drug Therapy Disability Evaluations: More Than Completing a Form Pertussis: A Reemerging Infection Diagnostic imaging: appropriate and safe use End-Stage Renal Disease: Symptom Management and Advance Care Planning Systemic...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/journals/afp/Titles%20-%20Guide%20for%20Authors.pdf
Monitor - Sep 1999 -- FPM
Sep 1, 1999 - ...Statements, produced by the CDC. The information sheets must be presented prior to each dose of vaccines containing diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, hepatitis B, haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) or varicella. The act also requires that providers...
Family Practice Management : News Briefs
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/1999/0900/p17.html
Most Toddler Vaccination Rates are Close to HHS’ Healthy People 2010 Goals
...affected more than 100 patients in more than a dozen states. As of September 14, 2010, California had more than 4,000 reported cases of pertussis with nine infant deaths linked to the outbreak. However, this large spike in cases might have more to do with adolescent and adult...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/1101/afp20101101p1041.pdf
Need for Infection Control Not Going Away Anytime Soon
Need for Infection Control Not Going Away Anytime Soon
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/need_for_infection_control_not.html
New Year, New Codes: Highlights From CPT and HCPCS 2001 -- FPM
Jan 1, 2001 - Changes in critical care, care plan oversight, lab services and vaccines are most likely to affect family physicians.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2001/0100/p14.html
NEWS NEW
...DTaP Vaccine’s Effectiveness Against Pertussis Diminishes After Final Dose Outbreaks of whooping cough continue to occur regularly, so researchers set out to determine why the diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine is not doing a better job. The study,...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1101/afp20121101p803.pdf
NEWS NOW
...Research has shown that children who are exempted from vaccinations have a 35-fold higher risk of measles, a 23-fold higher risk of pertussis, and a nine- fold higher risk of varicella than do vaccinated children. All states allow children with medical contraindications to...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0601/afp20110601p1259.pdf
NEWS NOW
...and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The ACIP announced that the tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination can now be administered to pregnant women in the second or third trimesters if they have never received the vaccina- tion...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0801/afp20110801p253.pdf
Not all valid vaccine codes are in the book -- FPM
Not all valid vaccine codes are in the book
Family Practice Management : Getting Paid : FPM Home
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/not_all_valid_vaccine_codes.html
November 1, 1999 - American Family Physician
...Manifestations of Pertussis in Immunized Children and Adults Ultrasound Therapy for Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder Removal of Aspirated Foreign Bodies in Children and Adults Treatment of Patients with Refractory Seizures Postexposure HIV Prophylaxis After Sexual...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/1101/
November 15, 2005 - American Family Physician
...Diagnosis and Treatment of Pertussis in Adults Antipsychotic Use and Cardiac Events CBT and Medication for Panic Disorder Does Vaginal Candidiasis Affect Genital HIV Shedding? Early Diagnosis of Imperforate Hymen May Prevent Morbidity School Suicide Screening...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1115/
November 15, 2011 - American Family Physician
...CDC Releases Best Practices for the Use of PCR Testing for Diagnosing Pertussis Lisa M. Croke Answering Clinical Questions FPIN's Clinical Inquiries Ginger for the Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy Sarah Maitre; Jon O. Neher; Sarah Safranek Photo Quiz...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1115/
October 15, 2005 - American Family Physician
...Can the Use of DTaP Produce Pertussis Antibodies in Adults? Use of Hair Dye May Slightly Increase the Risk of Cancer U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Screening for Genital Herpes: Recommendation Statement Practice Guidelines ACCP Releases Consensus Statement on...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1015/
October 15, 2013 - American Family Physician
...Pertussis: A Reemerging Infection Jonathan M. Kline; William D. Lewis; Eleanor A. Smith; Lloyd R. Tracy; Sarah K. Moerschel Common Eye Emergencies Christopher D. Gelston Fever in Returning Travelers: A Case-Based Approach Henry M. Feder, Jr.; Kenia Mansilla-Rivera...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1015/
Office Care of the Premature Infant: Part II. Common Medical and Surgical Problems - ...
May 15, 1998 - Medical problems associated with prematurity are frequently complex, and a multidisciplinary approach is often required. Some common problems include the following: (1) anemia, which can be reduced by iron supplementation, (2) cerebral palsy or mental retardation as a result of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0515/p2383.html
Opioid Use Disorder: Medical Treatment Options - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2019 - Opioid use disorder is highly prevalent and can be fatal. At least 2.1 million Americans 12 years and older had opioid use disorder in 2016, and approximately 47,000 Americans died from opioid overdoses in 2017. Opioid use disorder is a chronic relapsing condition, the treatment of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1001/p416.html
Our Role as Family Physicians in Vaccine Safety - Editorials - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2001 - ...due to the risk of intussusception, and use of acellular diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine instead of whole-cell diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine. Family physicians can take several measures to help with vaccine safety and preserve...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0115/p207.html
Outbreak Brings Patients Running for Vaccinations
As a hepatitis A outbreak in her state reaches 150 cases and counting, Kimberly Becher, M.D., wonders in this Fresh Perspectives blog post if media-induced hysteria might actually help overall vaccination rates.
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
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Outpatient Care of the Premature Infant - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2007 - An increasing number of infants in the United States are born prematurely, with current statistics estimating about 13 percent of all births. Although survival rates and outcomes for premature infants have dramatically improved in recent decades, morbidity and mortality are still ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1015/p1159.html
Palliative Care in Advanced Dementia - Curbside Consultation - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2019 - What is the best way for family physicians to determine prognosis and applicability of palliative care for patients with dementia?
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0401/p456.html
Patient Care
AAFP News' Patient Care section features stories on preventive care services, community and public health, patient care protocols and more.
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Pertussis Encounter Form: Community Exposure
...l Review chart l Exposed individual notifies our office of a pertussis exposure in the community. l Exposure Info: By whom: __________________________ Where: ______________________ When: _____________________ Is the exposed individual our established patient? l No: Refer to...
Family Practice Management
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2005/0700/fpm20050700p31-rt1.pdf
Pertussis Vaccine: Receiving Tdap During Pregnancy
Pregnant women should receive a dose of the TDap vaccine during every pregnancy, ideally between 27 and 36 weeks of gestation.
Family Physician : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/prevention-wellness/immunizations-vaccines/disease-pop-immunization/pertussis-vaccine-receiving-tdap-during-pregnancy.html
Pertussis: A Disease Affecting All Ages - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2006 - Bordetella pertussis is a highly contagious bacterium known to cause pertussis (whooping cough) and is transmitted via airborne droplets. Although childhood vaccination has dramatically reduced reported pertussis cases, the incidence of the disease has increased over the past 20 years, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0801/p420.html
Pertussis: A Reemerging Infection
...Pertussis: A Reemerging Infection JONATHAN M. KLINE, PharmD, BCPS; WILLIAM D. LEWIS, MD; ELEANOR A. SMITH, MD; LLOYD R. TRACY, MD; and SARAH K. MOERSCHEL, MD, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Eastern Division, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia P ertussis, also known as...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1015/afp20131015p507.pdf
Pertussis: A Reemerging Infection - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2013 - Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is an acute respiratory tract infection that has increased in incidence in recent years. The initial catarrhal stage presents with nonspecific symptoms of malaise, rhinorrhea, sneezing, lacrimation, and mild cough. During the paroxysmal stage, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1015/p507.html
PIDS and IDSA Issue Management Guidelines for Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Infants ...
Jul 15, 2012 - Previously published guidelines for the management of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adults have been shown to decrease morbidity and mortality rates. The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) have created new ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0715/p196.html
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine for Young Children - American Family Physician
May 15, 2001 - Streptococcus pneumoniae causes approximately 3,300 cases of meningitis, 100,000 to 135,000 cases of pneumonia requiring hospitalization and 6 million cases of otitis media annually in the United States. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, approved in 2000 for use in the United States, was ...
American Family Physician : Article
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Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine for Young Children -- American Family Physician
...with PCV. When administered at the same time as diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and whole-cell pertussis vaccine (DtaP) at a sepa- rate site, a fever of 38°C (100°F) or higher occurred in 15 to 24 percent of children vacci- nated with PCV compared with 9 to 17 per- cent of those...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0515/afp20010515p1991.pdf
Poems & Tips From Other Journals - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2005 - ...Can the Use of DTaP Produce Pertussis Antibodies in Adults? Am Fam Physician. 2005 Oct 15;72(8):1588-1590. Clinical Question: Does the use of a diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP) produce pertussis antibodies in adolescents and adults? Setting:...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1015/p1588a.html
Poems & Tips From Other Journals - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2005 - ...factors. Vaccines routinely given during this time included the Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib), diphtheriatetanus-inactivated pertussis, inactivated poliovirus, live attenuated oral polio virus, and mumps-measles-rubella. The effect of vaccination was evaluated in three...
American Family Physician : Tip
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1201/p2322.html
Poliovirus Vaccine Options - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 1999 - As a result of the success of immunization, indigenous wild poliomyelitis has disappeared from the United States. Of 142 confirmed cases of paralytic poliomyelitis reported in the United States from 1980 to 1996, 134 were classified as vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis (VAPP). ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0101/p113.html
Postexposure Prophylaxis for Common Infectious Diseases - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2013 - Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) is effective in preventing illness after potential or documented exposure to a variety of microbial pathogens and in reducing the risk of secondary spread of infection. Guidelines have been published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0701/p25.html
Practice Guidelines
...There are two new tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine recom- mendations. In response to the 2012 pertussis epidemic, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended in June that the Tdap vaccine be offered to adults...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0201/afp20130201p204.pdf
Practice Guidelines - Dec 15, 2006 - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2006 - The 2007 adult immunization schedule reflects new recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for varicella, influenza, hepatitis B, and measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/1215/p2115.html
Practice Guidelines - Jan 1, 2006 - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2006 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have released the 2006 recommended immunization schedule for children and ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0101/p167.html
Practice Guidelines - Jan 15, 2006 - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2006 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a report on vaccination coverage in children. The report states that coverage levels are notable given the supply shortage of several vaccines between 2001 and 2004.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0115/p346.html