Point Out One Child Will Die for Every 10 That Get Tetanus

March 2015

The recent measles outbreak is raising questions about how to educate "vaccine resistant" parents...and who should get the MMR vaccine.

Consider these strategies to help calm fears...and ensure both children and adults are up-to-date on vaccines.

Don't minimize concerns. Listen and ask questions...and put vaccine risks versus benefits into perspective.

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Table of Contents

Vaccines Point Out One Child Will Die for Every 10 That Get Tetanus
Diabetes Suggest Saving Afrezza for Patients Who Balk at Mealtime Insulin Injections
Diabetes Feel More Comfortable Dispensing Metformin in STABLE Kidney Disease
Women's Health Suggest Saving Opioids for Severe Pain During Pregnancy
Respiratory & Allergy Tell Patients All OTC and Rx Nasal Steroids Work About the Same
Anticoagulants Suggest Avoiding Savaysa for A Fib if CrCl is OVER 95 mL/min
Rosacea Suggest Soolantra for Rosacea if Metronidazole Isn't Enough
Psoriasis Explain Otezla May Be Safer Than Methotrexate for Plaque Psoriasis
Eating Disorders Suggest Vyvanse for Adults Who Binge Eat More Than 3 Days Per Week
Readmissions Ask for Discharge Orders to Understand Med Changes During Hospitalization
Kidney Stones Suggest Doxazosin for Kidney Stones if Tamsulosin Isn't Available
New Drugs Watch for Dosing Confusion with Ceftolozane/Tazobactam
Infectious Diseases Consider Steroids for CAP Patients on the Floor