Statement attributable to:
Isaac O. Opole, MBChB, PhD, MACP
President, ¹Ü¼ÒÆÅÐÄË®ÂÛ̳
PHILADELPHIA Sept. 19, 2024 – As the fall season begins, the ¹Ü¼ÒÆÅÐÄË®ÂÛ̳ (ACP) urges adults to get all recommended immunizations for protection against preventable diseases such as influenza, RSV, pneumonia and COVID-19. Immunizations protect against health issues, hospitalization, and help prevent the spread of disease, especially among those who are most vulnerable to serious complications.
As internal medicine physicians on the front lines of patient care, we understand what needs to be done to mitigate the spread of preventable diseases. It is important to encourage vaccines, following evidence-based guidance, and ensure that members of the public have reliable, accurate information to guide their choices. ACP remains concerned about the spread of disinformation and misinformation regarding vaccination and treatment, and strongly supports the use of science and scientific expertise, based on the best available evidence.
Vaccines are vital to our ability to mitigate diseases that threaten public health. ACP has resources for physicians and other health care professionals to help improve adult immunization rates and patient outcomes.
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About the ¹Ü¼ÒÆÅÐÄË®ÂÛ̳
The ¹Ü¼ÒÆÅÐÄË®ÂÛ̳ is the largest medical specialty organization in the United States with members in more than 172 countries worldwide. ACP membership includes 161,000 internal medicine physicians, related subspecialists, and medical students. Internal medicine physicians are specialists who apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Follow ACP on , , and .
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