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How to Access your Immunization Records to Upload for Immunization Verification

By Med+Proctor April 3, 2023

Finding your vaccine records for immunization verification can be a daunting task, especially when..

How Med+Proctor makes Immunization Compliance Administration Easy

By Med+Proctor March 31, 2023
Remote verification of immunizations is the future for onboarding immunization compliance and..

Colleges Lead on COVID-19 Testing as Omicron Surges

By MP January 26, 2022

Since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges and universities have played a key role..

Can colleges make students get Covid vaccines? Here’s what experts say

By MP March 5, 2021

When the coronavirus pandemic first shook American colleges and universities in 2020, many schools..

Does Anthony Fauci Think Colleges Should Reopen? We Asked Him. 

By Nell Gluckman May 27, 2020

In the past week, universities have begun releasing yet more details about how they plan to bring..

Indiana University Bloomington M+P Video

By MedProctor May 8, 2019
Awesome video on how to use Med+Proctor, created and edited by Indiana University Bloomington !..

The explosive US measles outbreak, explained

By MedProctor April 30, 2019

The percentage of people seeking vaccine exemptions is growing.George Frey/Getty Images

There’s..

Mumps in Florida: Cases up significantly in 2017, Providers advised

By MedProctor February 22, 2018

Infographic aimed at college students depicting symptoms of mumps and steps they can take to..

Drones Deliver Vaccines

By Erin Thiele March 31, 2017

When it comes time for your child's required vaccines, something you don’t think twice about is..

I Vaccinate

By Erin Thiele March 24, 2017

I Vaccinate Campaign

The Mumps Hit the NHL

By Erin Thiele March 1, 2017

The mumps have swept from Universities across the nation all the way to the National Hockey League...

Increase of vaccination importance

By Erin Thiele February 17, 2017

It seems that everyday there is a new college with an outbreak of the mumps. Lately, the mumps is..

a world without vaccinations

By Erin Thiele February 8, 2017

What would happen if we stopped getting vaccinations? 

Community Immunity

By Erin Thiele January 23, 2017

Community Immunity, otherwise known as herd immunity refers to a community which is protected by

Safe Travels Abroad

By Erin Thiele January 16, 2017

Leaving the country? Not so fast! Are you

High Blood Pressure in America

By Brett Dabdoub December 29, 2016

Blood Pressure - the silent killer

What is the effect on the American population? 

Blood..

2016 - Year of the Mumps Outbreaks

By Brett Dabdoub December 28, 2016

It is no surprise that mumps outbreaks are on the rise in the United States. The Centers for..

Vaccines

By Brett Dabdoub December 15, 2016

Why are vaccines important and how have they changed over the years?

Can you afford not to get vaccinated?

By MedProctor November 28, 2016

Did you know that un-vaccinated adults cost the economy USD 7.1 billion last year? Click here to..

Penn State, Pa. Department of Health report three possible cases of mumps

By MedProctor November 25, 2016

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Health..

Students at Touro College of Pharmacy organize immunization effort

By MedProctor October 18, 2016

Student pharmacists at the Touro College of Pharmacy in New York City recently participated in..

Study of 95,000 children finds no link between MMR vaccines and autism

By MedProctor October 16, 2016

A study of more than 95,000 children in the US has supported what almost two decades of scientific..

More Mumps On Iowa College Campuses

By MedProctor October 4, 2016

The University of Northern Iowa is the latest of the state’s three public universities to report..

Student government approves immunization program

By MedProctor October 2, 2016

Implementation of a student immunization policy may begin at the University of Cincinnati as early..

Vulnerable to Measles

By MedProctor October 2, 2016

Despite the warnings of experts, 22 states don't require students to be vaccinated, and campus..

Kansas State University student diagnosed with mumps

By MedProctor October 2, 2016

MANHATTAN — Kansas State University has confirmed one student case of mumps. The university is..

Childhood immunizations are effective and safe

By MedProctor October 2, 2016

JOHNSON CITY PRESS As Press staff writer Tony Casey reported in Tuesday’s paper, some concerned..

94% of surveyed elite US universities require vaccines for enrollment

By MedProctor May 13, 2016

BALTIMORE — Data presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting indicated that 94% of 129..

University of Iowa Mumps Cases Still Growing

By MedProctor March 1, 2016

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG-TV9) – Mumps is still a growing problem at the University of Iowa. School..

How anti-vaxxers could weaken the Seattle-area economy

By MedProctor November 30, 2015

Feb 12, 2015, 1:24pm PST UPDATED: Feb 12, 2015, 4:56pm PST Annie Zak, Staff Writer-Puget Sound..

Outbreak: Tuberculosis in a School

By MedProctor November 30, 2015

A Speech by Charles Smedly, Preparedness Manager, Denver Public Health, to a Colorado Legislators..

Measles vaccination rates in parts of Africa surpass those in North America

By MedProctor November 29, 2015

Good Governance Africa survey shows that 16 African countries have near 100% vaccination rates,..

How Tough Are the Vaccination Laws in Your State?

By MedProctor November 29, 2015

And how many children are protected from dangerous diseases?

By

60 reported cases of mumps at University of Illinois since April

By MedProctor November 28, 2015

(CNN) - Sixty cases of mumps have been diagnosed in Champaign County, Illinois, since April,..

Most people want to go digital for health – especially the un-well

By MP November 27, 2015

by on FEBRUARY 24, 2015 2 in 3 people in the U.S. would use a mobile app to manage their..

Mumps outbreak linked to Idaho university spreads to Washington state

By MedProctor November 27, 2015

US | Mon Feb 9, 2015 2:14pm EST (Reuters) - An outbreak of mumps that started at an Idaho..

Student undergoing treatment for tuberculosis

By MedProctor November 27, 2015

According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, a student enrolled during the spring 2015..

Immunization Practices and Policies in Colleges and Universities in Washington State

By MedProctor November 26, 2015

M. Patricia deHart, ScD Ros Aarthun, MA Tom Kimsey   Background and Significance: Outbreaks of..

Say ouch: Vaccinations aren’t just for children

By MedProctor November 26, 2015

While college kids are busy decorating dorms, reviewing class schedules and meeting new roommates,..

Mumps outbreak linked to Idaho university spreads to Washington state

By MedProctor November 25, 2015

An outbreak of mumps that started at an Idaho university and infected..

Med+Proctor Health data-workflow startup aces Seed round, eyes Series A raise

By MP November 25, 2015

By Milton Capps, Venture Nashville Connections Date: March 24, 2015 Source:..

Measles Outbreak: Protect Your Child with MMR Vaccine

By MedProctor November 23, 2015

In the United States, we are currently experiencing a large, multi-state outbreak of measles linked..

Measles outbreak raises question of vaccine exemptions

By MP November 22, 2015

Liz Szabo, USA TODAY -- 8:45 a.m. EST January 23, 2015 The Disneyland measles outbreak, which has..

CMS will start removing students without immunizations this week

By MedProctor November 22, 2015

North Carolina parents might want to hurry and make a doctor's appointment for their kids if their..

The vexing vaccine debate: Should parents be able to 'opt out' of immunizing their children?

By MedProctor November 22, 2015

BY CAMILLIA LANHAM

A needle pokes through the protective film of a vaccine vial, while a hand..

Health board votes to toughen rules for opting kids out of immunizations

By MedProctor November 21, 2015

by Ann Schimke on April 15, 2015 2:00 pm The State Board of Health voted unanimously today to..

University of Iowa offers free vaccine to fight mumps outbreak

By MedProctor November 20, 2015

IOWA CITY (KWWL) - After more than 100 mumps cases have been reported on the University of Iowa's..

Poll: Majority of Americans want vaccines to be required as measles outbreak grows

By MedProctor November 20, 2015

A new CNN/ORC poll shows nearly 8 of 10 Americans believe parents should be required to vaccinate..

Universities Amp Up Meningitis Vaccine Efforts

By MedProctor November 19, 2015

In response to meningitis outbreaks across US campuses last year, some universities are taking a..

Vaccination-exemption data missing for 300 state schools

By MP November 18, 2015

Originally published February 17, 2015 at 9:12 PM | Page modified February 18, 2015 at 8:34 AM Amid..

Anti-vaxxers behind this year's measles outbreak, health officials tell Congress

By MedProctor November 18, 2015

Feb 10, 2015, 2:49pm EST Washington Bureau Chief Parents who decided against having..

Med Clinic introduces new record-keeping system

By MP November 18, 2015
By Rebecca Oliver, Campus Write for The Auburn Plainsmen
January 18th, 2015
The Auburn..

Rubella Eliminated From The Americas, Thanks To MMR Vaccine

By MedProctor November 17, 2015

First we wiped out smallpox in North and South America. Then we rid the Americas of polio. Now, for..

Our vaccine imperative: Protecting children at home and abroad

By MP November 17, 2015

By Steve Davis - February 16, 2015, 01:00 pm A trip to Disneyland is supposed to be a dream come..

Measles Case Triggers Student Quarantine

By MedProctor November 16, 2015

A dozen students in Port Angeles, Washington are being asked to stay home after their class was..

The vexing vaccine debate: Should parents be able to 'opt out' of immunizing their children?

By MP November 16, 2015

BY CAMILLIA LANHAM

A needle pokes through the protective film of a vaccine vial, while a hand..

Tom Frieden: Keep measles out of your community

By MedProctor November 13, 2015

Every single case worldwide is preventable, but vaccination is the only way.

University of Texas reports three mumps cases in two weeks

By MedProctor November 13, 2015

On Wednesday, University of Texas representatives confirmed a third student at the university has..

Measles vaccination rates in parts of Africa surpass those in North America

By MP November 12, 2015

Good Governance Africa survey shows that 16 African countries have near 100% vaccination rates,..

Vaccination means protection

By MedProctor November 11, 2015

Anti-vaxxers behind this year's measles outbreak, health officials tell Congress

By MP November 11, 2015

Feb 10, 2015, 2:49pm EST Washington Bureau Chief Parents who decided against having..

Med+Pass Sponsors American College Health Association Conference!

By MP November 11, 2015

The Med+Pass team was in Orlando last month for the annual American College Health Association..

Mumps outbreak linked to Idaho university spreads to Washington state

By MP November 10, 2015

Published February 10, 2015 An outbreak of mumps that started at an Idaho university and infected..

A Doctor's Take On The Anti-Vaccine Movement

By MedProctor November 10, 2015

PHARMA & HEALTHCARE |  Robert Pearl, M.D. | Contributor There is nothing more..

Ohio State will require students to be vaccinated

By MP November 10, 2015

COLUMBUS — Incoming Ohio State University students won’t be allowed to schedule classes next fall..

Our vaccine imperative: Protecting children at home and abroad

By MedProctor November 9, 2015

By Steve Davis A trip to Disneyland is supposed to be a dream come true for a child. But in..

The Future of Medicine Is in Your Smartphone

By MedProctor November 9, 2015

The Future of Medicine Is in Your Smartphone

New tools are tilting health-care control from..

Imported vaccine battles meningitis on U.S. campuses

By MedProctor November 8, 2015

CDC working with schools in need of vaccines not available domestically By: Kristen Domonell ..

Southern College Health Association - Annual Conference

By MP November 7, 2015

Med+Pass was in Charlotte, North Carolina the past several days at the Southern College Health..

Washington state panel mulls bill to trim vaccine exemptions

By MedProctor November 6, 2015
Personal or philosophical opposition to vaccines would not be an authorized exemption for the..

6 Dangerous Anti-Vaccination Arguments Analyzed, Explained, And Shut Down

By MedProctor November 6, 2015

The Huffington Post | By Jacqueline Howard Posted: 02/05/2015 8:32 am EST Updated: 02/06/2015 3:59..

Immunizations: Building a lifetime of protection

By MedProctor November 5, 2015

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – As families prepare for the start of another school year, the Defense Health..

Vaccine Phobia in California

By MedProctor November 5, 2015

California is in the midst of a dispute between parents who..

Health dept. aims to make vaccination opt-out tougher

By MedProctor November 5, 2015

Ryan Haarer, KUSA.com  7:04 p.m. MST March 2, 2015 AURORA - Under current Colorado state law, a..

Low vaccination rates at schools put students at risk

By MP November 5, 2015

Meghan Hoyer and Steve Reilly, USA Today9:20 a.m. EST February 5, 2015 Vaccination data obtained by..

Officials seek students who partied with Oregon man stricken by meningococcal disease

By MedProctor November 4, 2015

Public health officials are working to identify and offer antibiotics to about 20 University of..

Hundreds of Arizona schools skirting vaccination rule

By MP November 4, 2015

Caitlin McGlade, The Republic | azcentral.com10:14 a.m. MST February 4, 2015

The 4 Kinds of People Who Don’t Vaccinate Their Kids

By MedProctor November 3, 2015
And how to change their minds

“Vaccine hesitancy” is a delicate way of phrasing a serious..

Vaccine-focused Nashville startup launches on its first college campus

By MP November 3, 2015

Feb 3, 2015, 11:52am CST UPDATED: Feb 3, 2015, 1:08pm CST Less than a year into its life, Nashville..

Mumps outbreak centered at U of Illinois

By MedProctor November 3, 2015

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Department of Public Health says the state has 73 known mumps..

Doctors to Vaccine Doubters: Get Your Kids Vaccinated

By MedProctor November 1, 2015

BY MAGGIE FOX Baltimore-area doctors made a public stand in favor of vaccines Monday, standing..

100-plus college students exposed to TB face testing

By MedProctor November 1, 2015

KING-TV, Seattle7:28 p.m. EDT March 12, 2015 SEATTLE — As many as 110 students at North Seattle..

Family encourages flu vaccines a year after teen dies

By MedProctor October 28, 2015

DES MOINES, Iowa —A family who lost their teenage daughter to influenza is speaking out about the..

A mom made a powerful pro-vaccine plea with this video of her baby struggling to breathe

By MedProctor October 18, 2015

Pertussis, better known as whooping cough, starts like an ordinary cold. But after a week or two,..

Speaker talks Disneyland, herd immunity and vaccines

By MedProctor October 11, 2015

Karen Smith, director of the California Department of Public Health, gave the ninth annual Susan B...

Medical community criticizes Carson and Paul's view on vaccines

By MedProctor October 4, 2015

Washington (CNN)Medical experts are criticizing Ben Carson and Rand Paul for comments..

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