FDA Approves an At-Home Flu Vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first flu vaccine that people can administer to themselves at home. The agency gave the green light for people who have been screened to give themselves the FluMist nasal spray, which can be ordered directly from an online pharmacy. Learn more.
Whooping Cough Spikes, Especially Among Unvaccinated Teens
The US is experiencing more than four times as many whooping cough cases compared with last year. The CDC reported that 14,569 cases of whooping cough have been confirmed so far in 2024; last year's total was 3,475 reported cases. As a result, FDA advisors have met to discuss the need for more robust and longer-lasting whooping cough vaccines. Continue reading.
With FTC Rule in Limbo, Texas Legislature to Reconsider Noncompete Agreements
After a federal judge in Texas blocked the final rule banning most noncompete clauses from taking effect this month, the Texas Senate appears primed to consider noncompetes in the 2025 legislative session. The move has reinvigorated TMA efforts to balance the needs of employed and employer physicians alike. Read more.
CMS Ups Seasonal Flu Vaccine Payment
The adjustment for the 2024-2025 flu season also includes coding updates. Physicians will need to familiarize themselves with updated CPT codes and their matching national drug codes to receive payment. Read more.
Prevention Strategies for Mpox
The Center of Disease Control and Prevention issued a Health Alert Network Update to provide additional information about the ongoing outbreak of clade I monkeypox virus, the virus that causes mpox. Read here.
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