Posts by Brian Hunsicker
WAFP, WCAAP, Other Stakeholders Sign Letter on RSV Vaccines
WAFP President Carla Ainsworth, MD, MPH, and representatives from other medical and public health societies signed a letter to raise awareness of administering RSV vaccines for Washington’s youngest patients. Nirsevimab (trade name Beyfortus) can be administered for all infants under 8 months old who are born during or entering their first RSV season. It can…
Read MoreJoin a Study to Improve Adult Vaccination Rates
From the Washington State Department of Health: The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is partnering with Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on a nationwide study to develop an evidence-based Adult Immunization Quality Improvement Provider (IQIP) program. This is an exciting opportunity to improve the vaccination rates for adult patients…
Read MoreRegistration is Open for 2025 Family Medicine Advocacy Day!
We hope you will join us in Olympia on Feb. 3 for Family Medicine Advocacy Day, where WAFP members bring issues affecting primary care directly to state legislators. Registration is now open! The day typically features a large-group session in the morning, where attendees hear from elected officials, agency representatives, and policy experts with updates…
Read MoreRegistration Open for the 2025 WAFP Foundation Student & Resident Retreat
You can now secure your spot at our annual Student and Resident Retreat, which will be held Jan. 25-26 at Icicle Village Resort in Leavenworth. Learn more about the event or, if you’re ready to sign up, the registration form is live. (Dec. 16 update: We have reached capacity and registration is now closed. Thank…
Read MoreOctober Vax Corner
The following was provided by Maria Huang, MD, co-chair of the Vaccine Committee at the Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics: Respiratory season is here! Two options to protect babies from severe RSV (most babies only need one, not both): RSV monoclonal antibody: AAP recommends a single dose of Beyfortus (nirsevimab) for: RSV…
Read MoreNew Leadership Elected at Congress of Delegates
PHOENIX — New AAFP leadership was installed at the conclusion of the 2024 Congress of Delegates meeting, including Jen Brull, MD, FAAFP. Brull, of Fort Collins, CO, was installed as president. The Congress of Delegates also chose a president-elect and a new class of directors. The new president-elect is Sarah Nosal, MD, FAAFP, of New…
Read More2024 Congress of Delegates Adopts Three Washington Resolutions
PHOENIX — The 2024 AAFP Congress of Delegates has adopted three resolutions from WAFP while declining to adopt a fourth resolution. Three resolutions were considered by topic-based reference committees. For those three resolutions, the Congress agreed with the reference committee recommendations. Washington’s final resolution, R404 (Providing Unbiased, Evidence-Based, Transparent, and Private Pregnancy Services), was originally…
Read MoreMark Your Calendars for 2025 WAFP and AAFP Events
If you’re getting your 2025 calendar ready, here are the key WAFP and AAFP events to keep in mind. Keep an eye on your monthly e-newsletter for more detailed information, including how to register.
Read MoreCDC Updates Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccines
In late August, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized the use of the 2024-25 formula of COVID-19 vaccines. The CDC maintains an updated webpage for clinical considerations when administering the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Clinical guidelines for dosages for the updated vaccine are as follows: For those aged six months to 4 years who…
Read MoreAAFP Approves New MIGs in Wilderness and Obesity Medicine
The AAFP Board of Directors recently approved the launch of two new member interest groups on wilderness medicine and obesity medicine. By using the links above, users can visit the communities. You may need to attest that you will adhere to a code of conduct before gaining access to the community. Both new MIGs are…
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