AVaccines are a cornerstone of public health, training the immune system to prevent infectious diseases, especially in our most vulnerable patients. In this episode, John Kelso, MD, FAAAAI, reviews recent vaccine developments, including the importance of measles vaccination amid ongoing outbreaks, updates to vaccination schedules, considerations when using vaccines with biologics and evaluation of vaccine allergy. Join us for a practical review of key vaccine updates to help you protect your patients.

Find out more about the importance of vaccinations across age groups.

Improving access to penicillin allergy evaluation for millions of older patients would lead to better antibiotic treatment, decreased surgical site infections and fewer cases of C. diff. The Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act has the potential to do just this. Priya Bansal, MD, FAAAAI, and Allison Ramsey, MD, FAAAAI, share their valuable insight into the Act and how we can make advocacy a part of our practice.

Find out more about the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act

Julie Wang, MD, FAAAAI, shares highlights of the upcoming AAAAI Annual Meeting taking place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from February 27 to March 2. Listen in to hear what is in store this year as well as highlights such as the symposium on Philadelphia’s vaccine legacy as well as use of Artificial Intelligence and the new Practice Management Course.

Visit the AAAAI Annual Meeting website.