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Asplenia Management
 • Key Pathogens: H. influenzae type b, Neisseria meningitidis, Capnocytophaga spp, Malaria, Babesia
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Malaria, Babesia • Vaccinations ... • Antibiotic Prophylaxis ... Management #infections #vaccinations ... #prophylaxis
Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) - Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Varicella or Disseminated Zoster:
 • Transmission: direct contact w/ fluid
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis ... PEP = varicella vaccination ... ELIGIBILITY FOR VACCINATION ... as prophylaxis: ... #PostExposure #Prophylaxis
Fever in Returning Traveler - ABCDE Mnemonic
A - Adventure - Where did the patient travel? 
B
Defend - What vaccination ... /prophylaxis/medications
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for Pertussis
 • Highly contagious, secondary attack rate 80% in susceptible individuals!
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Post-Exposure Prophylaxis ... regardless of vaccination ... #PostExposure #Prophylaxis
Neisseria Meningitidis Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
 • Recommended for all close contacts of patients with invasive meningococcal
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis ... REGARDLESS of vaccination ... #PostExposure #Prophylaxis
Asplenia + Infection - Recommendations for Patients with Asplenia
 • Emphasize and teach about the increased
use antibiotic prophylaxis ... #Information #Vaccinations
Recommended Vaccinations for Asplenic Patients - Before and After Splenectomy

#Management #Asplenic #Asplenia #Vaccinations #PrimaryCare #Vaccines #Splenectomy
Recommended Vaccinations ... Asplenic #Asplenia #Vaccinations
ACR Guidelines for Vaccines in Patients with Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Diseases 2022

Vaccine Guidance:
 • Expanded Indications
Non-Live vs Live Vaccinations ... MithuRheum #Vaccine #vaccination
#management #primarycare
Vaccination Guidelines
#primarycare Vaccination
Pap Smear Algorithm 
#Diagnosis #Pap #Smear #Test #Cervical #HPV #Screening #PrimaryCare #Management #Vaccination #Gynecology
PrimaryCare #Management #Vaccination