Statement attributable to:
Isaac O. Opole, MBChB, PhD, MACP
President, American College of Physicians
PHILADELPHIA Sept. 19, 2024 – As the fall season begins, the American College of Physicians (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 American College of Physicians
The American College of Physicians 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 X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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