USPSTF says hold off on drug counseling
image description here There is little evidence on the best ways to provide intervention for drug use, so the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is advising pediatricians and PCPs to just steer clear, for now.

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Help overcome hesitancy to immunize

Upgrade crucial communication and immunization skills with a new training course—the REACH Certificate in Immunization from the medical assistant certification specialists, AMT. Read more
 
 
Immunizations after immunomodulation: Clinical data and recommendations
image description here Clinicians must advocate for pediatric patients receiving immunomodulation therapies to also receive timely vaccinations for vaccine-preventable diseases.

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