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ACIP simplifies adult vaccinations for HepB and pneumonia

J Fam Pract. 2021 December;70(10):audio
By
Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recently updated its recommendations on adult vaccinations for hepatitis B and pneumococcal disease. In this month’s audio, Dr. Campos-Outcalt explains the guidance designed to make HepB vaccination more routine in adults, and identifies the 2 new vaccine options that have been integrated into a more simplified pneumococcal vaccination strategy.

 

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