Pfizer asked the U.S. government to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters ages 5 to 11. If regulators give the go-ahead, reduced-dose kids’ shots could begin within a matter of weeks. That could bring many families a step closer to being done with remote learning, virus scares and repeated school shutdowns and quarantines. “My son […]
In the AAFP’s latest move to adapt to family physicians’ evolving needs, the Academy has eliminated the requirement for active members to earn 25 credits of CME through live activities. The change will allow active members to pick the learning formats that best suit their needs and preferences. Although members value live meetings — not […]
The FDA amended the vaccine’s emergency use authorization to allow a single booster dose six months after completion of the primary series for individuals ages 65 and older, 18-64 at high risk of severe COVID-19, or 18-64 “whose frequent institutional or occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2 puts them at high risk of serious complications of COVID-19, including […]
The AAFP Congress of Delegates elected Tochi Iroku-Malize, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., of Islip, N.Y., to be the Academy’s president-elect. Others elected or chosen by acclamation for the following positions are: Speaker of the Congress — Russell Kohl, M.D., of Stilwell, Kan. Vice Speaker — Daron Gersch, M.D., of Avon, Minn. Directors — Gail Guerrero-Tucker, M.D., M.P.H., of Thatcher, […]
Sterling Ransone, M.D., didn’t leave residency with a grand vision to become a leader in family medicine, but the needs of his patients demanded it. Ransone said Sept. 28 during his speech at the 2021 Family Medicine Experience that he got involved with advocacy after an insurance company denied coverage of a prescription he had given a […]
Hello! My name is Eri Solomon from Jamaica Plain, MA. I am a community organizing professional working to advance equitable economic justice policies and initiatives in the state of Massachusetts. I am sharing my story with you today because I am also a person in long-term recovery from a substance use disorder, as well as […]
The CDC today announced their recommendation that seniors, residents in long-term care settings, and people aged 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions who received the Pfizer-BioNTech primary COVID vaccine series should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after completing their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series. They also noted that other groups […]
AAFP invites you to promote better health for your patients with a five-part self-study learning series. Watch recorded videos led by experts in health equality. Download supplemental materials. Easily access specific sections to address your or a patient’s unique needs. Revisit and review the learning session at any time. Earn up to 6.5 enduring credits. Available now: Striving for Health Equity Addressing […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Perspectives: Authorization Updates and Addressing Misinformation Wednesday, September 22nd, 7-8 p.m. CT From vaccine hesitancy to the latest surge in cases, family medicine is still being greatly impacted by COVID-19. This Town Hall continues the COVID-19 conversation by covering topics causing members the most concern. Join us and hear these physicians' perspectives on […]
