Identify Patients Who Could Benefit From Measles Vaccination

August 2014

You'll see a push for measles vaccination due to recent outbreaks.

Measles was "officially eliminated" in the U.S. in 2000...but outbreaks still occur due to foreign travel and low vaccination rates.

Unprotected travelers can pick up measles in other countries...then spread it to people back home who haven't had it or been vaccinated.

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Table of Contents

Infectious Diseases Watch For NEW Antibiotics for Skin Infections
Measles Identify Patients Who Could Benefit From Measles Vaccination
Diabetes Consider a GLP-1 Agonist for Diabetic Patients on 2 or 3 Oral Meds
Pediatrics Consider Adding Special Notes on Kids' Quinolone Rxs
Benzodiazepines Help Patients Taper Off Benzodiazepines
Neurology & Pain Test Patients With Memory Loss
Sleep Disorders Avoid Sedatives With Sleep Apnea
Fungal Infections Suggest Topical Jublia for Patients Who Can't Use Oral Terbinafine
Infectious Diseases Help Avoid Serious Interactions With Long-Term Antibiotics
Opioids Alert Patients About Changes to Their Tramadol Rxs
Diabetes Use Pioglitazone for Most Patients...if a Glitazone is Needed
Cardiology Don't Use the New Oral Antiplatelet Drug Zontivity Alone
Antiepileptics Watch for Three New Antiepileptics
Practice Caution Patients About Flammable Meds