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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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Casirivimab + Imdevimab Injection
Casirivimab/imdevimab should be used to treat mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults and patients ≥ 12 years of age weighing at least 40 kg who have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.
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Even Moderate COVID-19 Cases Can Cause Serious Neurological Problems
Strokes, seizures, and movement disorders just a few complications observed.
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Bamlanivimab Injection
Bamlanivimab is a neutralizing recombinant IgG1 monoclonal antibody that connects to the receptor-binding domain of the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2. The drug blocks attachment and entry of the virus into human cells.
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FDA Issues Third COVID-19 Therapeutic EUA This Month
The list of COVID-19 therapeutics is growing rapidly.
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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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Analysis: Nurses at High Risk of Contracting COVID-19
Investigators emphasized the need for rigorous infection control practices in healthcare settings as well as mitigation efforts aimed at reducing transmission of the virus in the community.
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Tips for Successfully Implementing a Flu Vaccination Program
Pediatric ED leaders interested in implementing a screening protocol to boost flu vaccination rates in children should rely on quality improvement principles.
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Nurse-Driven Screening Protocol Seeks Flu Vaccine for Every Eligible Child in ED
Frustrated with low vaccination rates, the ED at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee implemented a screening protocol to offer the flu vaccine to every eligible child who presents for care. Now in its third year, the nurse-driven intervention has proven successful, with leaders working to expand the approach ahead of an expected COVID-19 vaccine.
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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.