Episode 150: Re-update on COVID Vaccines and Cervical Cancer

Episode 150: Re-update on COVID Vaccines and Cervical Cancer

Author: Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program September 29, 2023 Duration: 29:46
Episode 150: Re-update on COVID Vaccines and Cervical Cancer COVID vaccines have been updated (again). The bivalent m-RNA COVID-19 vaccines are no longer authorized in the US. Sabrina explains that the monovalent COVID-19 vaccines will be available soon to target XBB lineage and more. Future Dr. Rodriguez explains the USPSTF cervical cancer screening guidelines. Dr. Arreaza adds comments and insight.

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