Immunization News Posts
The Flu Does Not Discriminate
An estimated 80,000 Americans died of the flu or flu-related complications last winter, according to estimates from the CDC. The flu does not discriminate, it can be dangerous for anyone. Charlie Hinderliter wasn't opposed to the flu shot. He didn't have a problem...
PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor Mobile App for Vaccine Providers
The PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor mobile app helps vaccination providers quickly and easily determine which pneumococcal vaccines a patient needs and when. The app incorporates recommendations for all ages so physicians, family physicians, pediatricians and pharmacists alike...
How to Make Recommendations that Matter to Patients
WebEx Opportunity - #HowIRecommend Flu Vaccine December 12, 2018 - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. CT Every year, large numbers of Americans get sick and die as a result of seasonal flu. Yet, many patients may underestimate flu's severity or their own susceptibility to catching it...
It’s That Time of Year Again
It’s that time of year again — FLU season.As family and friends are gathering for the holidays, flu activity is increasing. Remind your patients to get a flu vaccine now if they have not gotten vaccinated yet this season.Support National Influenza...
Antibiotic Awareness Week Kick-Off with Dr. Maureen Tierney and Dr. M. Salman Ashraf
November 12 | U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week #USAAW18 #BeAntibioticsAware Great Plains Quality Innovation Network - Nebraska kicked off Antibiotic Awareness Week by partnering with Nebraska healthcare leaders, Dr. Maureen Tierney and Dr. M. Salman Ashraf, to create an...
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Connecting the Dots: Immunizations, Antibiotic Use and Sepsis [Resources You Can Use]
Sepsis is the number one cause for hospital admissions and readmissions in the Great Plains QIN region. However, a knowledge gap exists in understanding how immunizations and proper antibiotic use can impact sepsis. To help...
Influenza; Older Adult Patients are at Greater Risk
Influenza is a highly infectious viral illness. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Adults age 65 years and older are at greater risk of severe complications from influenza, due to their increased likelihood of having chronic...
#FightFlu Digital Campaign Toolkit
CDC’s 2018-2019 Flu Campaign Toolkit As you gear up for the 2018 - 2019 flu season, be sure to check out CDC’s Campaign Toolkit The toolkit includes social media content, posters, website assets and important events. What is new this flu season? • Flu vaccines have...
Getting Out Into the Community….
The Great Plains Quality Innovation Network - Nebraska team attended the PATCH (Planned Approach to Community Health) Health Fair in Norfolk, Nebraska in mid-September. "Our goal was to connect with and engage fair attendees to educate and improve their knowledge of...
It’s Flu Vaccination Season!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) hosted their annual press conference to kickoff flu vaccination season last week. CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October before...
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