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U.K. Approves First COVID-19 Human Challenge Trial
Volunteers will be infected with virus so researchers can learn more about pathology, speed effective vaccine development.
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Community Health Centers to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
These facilities serve millions who live at or below the federal poverty line.
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State Support Could Improve HPV Vaccination Rates
School-located vaccination programs, centralized reminder systems, and quality improvement visits with primary care physicians are three state-level outreach tactics lawmakers could use to improve HPV vaccination rates, according to the results of a recently published analysis.
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USPSTF: Screen At-Risk Adolescents, Adults for Hepatitis B
Advocacy group says recommendations are too narrow.
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Overcoming Vaccine Misinformation to Secure Staff Buy-In
Convincing staff a vaccine is important and safe will take a robust educational plan. Administrators can start by meeting with staff and encouraging them to ask questions. Leaders should emphasize the safety and efficacy data to dispel misinformation.
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Rolling Out a COVID-19 Vaccine at Surgery Centers
Surgery center leaders should start educating staff about the vaccine candidates and create vaccine policies for employees and patients. Because vaccine demand is high, leaders also should prepare in case their facilities become designated vaccine administration sites.
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The Work of Vaccinating Frontline Healthcare Workers Against COVID-19 Begins
Hospitals are scrambling to ensure a smooth and effective process for vaccinating frontline healthcare workers against COVID-19. Leaders need to quickly equip their personnel with enough information to persuade them that the vaccine is safe and effective.
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AMA Prepares for COVID-19 Vaccine with Coding Updates
There are codes unique to two possible vaccines and other unique codes concerning administration of those vaccines.
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State Support Could Improve HPV Vaccination Rates
Investigators researched three possible state-level programs to guide lawmakers on this public health issue.
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AMA Prepares for COVID-19 Vaccine with Coding Updates
Laying the administrative groundwork is an important part of ensuring success for administration of an eventual vaccine.