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Rx4Prevention is a mobile vaccine service primarily treating seniors.

At the heart of its mission is the prevention of disease by facilitating a person’s acquisition of immunity.

10/04/2025

Today's Science Friday from Rx4Prevention: A new vaccine strategy to get ahead of coronaviruses

We’ve become accustomed to receiving annual influenza—and now COVID-19— vaccines developed to fight specific viral strains each autumn.

However, a new “Nature Communications” article highlights a different approach: broad-based vaccines that protect against a wide range of coronaviruses. These vaccines could be stockpiled and quickly deployed when a new virus emerges, shielding vulnerable groups early in the outbreak.

In discussing the strategy, the authors say this alternative approach would “buy valuable time” in a future pandemic—saving lives, easing the burden on health systems, and helping societies stay open—while scientists develop a vaccine to specifically target the new pathogen.

Using a mathematical model, the authors found a broadly protective vaccine has the potential to reduce deaths by more than 50 percent.

The team also applied their strategy to the recent COVID-19 pandemic to assess the potential impact of a broad-based vaccine. Estimates suggest up to 65% of COVID-19 deaths might have been prevented in the first year.

09/26/2025

Science Friday topic: "just for you" vaccines

Jump into the field of vaccinomics, and you’ll find researchers learning how hereditary and non-genetic features affect an individual’s immune response to a vaccine. Armed with this knowledge, scientists move one step closer to developing personalized vaccines.

Tailor-made vaccines forge a new frontier in the pharmaceutical treatment of cancer. However, customized vaccines for infectious diseases (HIV, tuberculosis, and influenza) aren't far behind.

The advantages of person-specific immunizations make even the stodgiest skeptic take note.

1. A focused approach results in fewer and milder side effects as compared to radiation or chemotherapy.

2. Because the vaccine is unique, it elicits a specific and powerful immune response.

3. A personalized vaccine may trigger long-term protection against its target.

4. Customized vaccines may enhance the effectiveness of other immunotherapies.

No doubt about it: Rx4Prevention remains firmly in the cheering section of this new, life-saving technology.

09/24/2025

IHCA 2025: What a fantastic opportunity for Rx4Prevention to keep making connections and share info with other professionals who care for Iowa's seniors.

The partnership-building? Priceless.

09/21/2025

We so appreciate partnerships with the Coralville Public Library and Coralville Community Food Pantry. Amazing evening keeping participants well fed and vaccinated against flu and COVID.

It takes a village, indeed.

09/20/2025

On this week's Science Friday: what’s ACIP all about, and should I care?

It’d be tough to browse recent news without spotting mention of a previously little-known group, ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices).

Started in 1964, its members have – until recently – quietly gone about their scholarly business of shaping US vaccine policy. Panel members use their expertise in immunology, medicine, virology, public health, and infectious diseases.

Open to the public, ACIP’s thrice-yearly meetings create a forum to review research findings and develop policy for each vaccine's:
· safety and effectiveness
· disease severity
· incidence rates in the absence of vaccination
· immune response across different ages
· practical concerns for implementing recommendations

However quietly they’ve gone about their tasks in the past, it's important to know ACIP's recommendations will impact your well-being and your wallet.

Will your personal health be protected against disease? Will vaccines be covered by your health insurance plan? Can the US achieve herd immunity to protect vulnerable individuals who cannot be vaccinated? Do you have reliable information to make educated decisions about whether to vaccinate yourself and loved ones?

In short, ACIP’s agenda poses important questions that rightfully should be examined (figuratively, of course) under a powerful microscope.

09/19/2025

Spotted at The Village in Indianola on Wednesday, Gary from the Rx4Prevention team, prepping to give flu and COVID vaccines. You go Gary!

09/17/2025

Look for Rx4Prevention in Foyer 2 at Monday's tradeshow. We'd love to talk with you about our mobile vaccine service and how we can keep your seniors healthy.

09/13/2025

Today on Science Friday, we'll look at taking the "MIS" out of vaccine misinformation.

Unfortunately, medical misrepresentation is currently in the air, and this is especially true when the topic is vaccination. The best defense? Educating ourselves through credible sources and using our own smarts to critically separate fact from fiction.

One such example is the anecdotal fallacy, "I know someone who was vaccinated but became sick anyway; therefore, vaccines don’t work." This approach relies on a single personal experience instead of statistical or scientific data which includes a large and diverse group of people.

Does it really make sense to heed an unproven personal account as opposed to rigorous and peer-reviewed scientific evidence?

Research shows vaccines are 90 percent or higher for preventing serious illnesses. And that's a proven fact.

Keep reading our Rx4Prevention posts! Future blogs discuss other potential pitfalls that prevent you from thinking clearly and independently.

09/12/2025

What do families appreciate most about Rx4Prevention? Our pharmacists travel to your loved ones in senior communities, giving on-site vaccines to protect them against preventable diseases.

09/10/2025

This morning, public health and medical professionals gathered at the U.S. Capitol to share their support for vaccine science at a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) press event.

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the topic and the speakers, including APHA Executive Director Dr. Georges Benjamin.
Benjamin and other public health leaders discussed the importance of vaccines in protecting children, families and communities — and saving millions of lives.
Read more: https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/politics/2025/09/09/sen--bernie-sanders-vaccines-work

09/10/2025

Those who have endured shingles describe the pain as searing, burning, or stabbing—sometimes lingering for months without relief. In severe cases, the viral disease can even turn deadly. Now, first-of-its-kind evidence suggests the vaccine that protects against shingles may do more good than just preventing agony. Data pooled from 19 studies found that the shot could also lower your risk of stroke by 16 percent and your risk of heart attack by 18 percent.

Find out what the experts say: https://on.natgeo.com/463rOuk

09/10/2025

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