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Mayo Clinic Talks

Update in Immunizations 2024

May 28, 2024
Dr. Robert Jacobson discusses the importance of immunizations in healthcare, including updates for 2024 such as COVID vaccines, respiratory syncytial virus vaccination, and pneumococcal vaccines. The podcast also covers strategies to increase immunization rates, the effectiveness of the Shingrix vaccine, and recommendations for seasonal COVID vaccines, RSV protection, and shared decision-making for older patients.
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Quick takeaways

  • Immunizations are crucial for increased longevity by preventing diseases more effectively than treating them.
  • Healthcare providers should establish effective systems for tracking vaccine status to increase immunization rates.

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Importance of Immunizations in Modern Medicine

Immunizations are hailed as a significant success story in modern medicine, having saved numerous lives and prevented disabilities. They are cost-effective and crucial for increased longevity by preventing diseases more effectively than treating them.

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