Living With C diff: A Unique Perspective as Patient and Provider
September 19th 2023Mollie Lauck, NP, has both battled C diff herself and treated patients with the bacterial infection. In the second installment of our interview, she talks about her clinical approach to patients who might be considered candidates for C diff and specific strategies for infection prevention.
CDC ACIP Votes to Recommend Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
September 12th 2023The federal agency’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendation was to authorize and approve the updated 2023-2024 (monovalent, XBB containing) COVID-19 vaccines for persons 6 months of age and older.
CDC Publishes 2 Reports on Hepatitis Incidence Rates and Progress Towards 2025 Goals
September 10th 2023The federal agency’s reports shows decreases in both hepatitis A and B, but hepatitis C saw a significant increase during 2021. However, the investigators note the pandemic may have impacted statistics and progress towards goals.