An AAFP survey shows 30% of men are willing to wait “as long as possible” to seek help fixing a medical problem — a challenge #familyphysicians are equipped to deal with as relationship builders. newsobserver.com/living/article…

We’re two weeks into #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth, when #familyphysicians can help every member of the family get vaccinated. Join this chat at 1 p.m. Eastern tomorrow, Thu., Aug. 15. aafp.org/events/immuniz…

A1: I’m Dr. Steve Furr, president of the AAFP. As a family physician, I know vaccines prevent disease, hospitalizations and death. That’s why I talk with my patients of all ages to make sure they’re vaccinated to keep themselves and loved ones healthy.

A3: Recent measles outbreaks have put family physicians like me on high alert. We can’t let our guard down when it comes to educating patients, families and communities about the importance and effectiveness of immunizations for a wide range of diseases! usnews.com/opinion/articl…

A6: Everyone deserves access to all recommended vaccines, regardless of economic or insurance status. That’s why the AAFP Advocacy supports policies and programs that help make immunizations accessible and affordable. aafp.org/advocacy/advoc…

A7: The AAFP provides family physicians with up-to-date resources, news & education that support our efforts to talk about vaccination with patients of all ages & confidently lead them to the best decisions. familydoctor.org provides physician-reviewed patient education materials.

Thinking about artificial intelligence? The @AAFP established core AI principles in 2023. The Academy’s Steven Waldren, M.D., tells Repertoire Magazine why they’re important. repertoiremag.com/in-ai-we-trust…

ICYMI: I recently told Medical Economics we’re really at a tipping point. Congress has got to act to fix Medicare physician reimbursement — not just for physicians but for our patients. medicaleconomics.com/view/-we-are-r…

The U.S. has come a long way in disease prevention, in large part thanks to vaccines, I wrote in MedPage Today. Congress should eliminate confusion & barriers to access and allow physicians to vaccinate all eligible patients. bit.ly/44NdLbq #ImmunizationAwarenessMonth