(Washington, DC) The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) underscores the critical role evidence-based primary prevention, including immunizations, plays in addressing debilitating, preventable disease upstream and promoting overall well-being. Preventive medicine physicians have training to carefully monitor and ensure safety and efficacy in public health interventions and serve as trustworthy stewards of the public’s health.
It is crucial to give science-backed approaches the resources and infrastructure necessary to protect the health and national security of the American public. ACPM continues to uphold its mission of advancing the field of preventive medicine for the betterment of public health through support of evidence-based practices and promoting the expertise of board-certified preventive medicine professionals, especially in roles advising local, state and federal health decisions and policies.
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About ACPM:
The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is a professional medical society representing approximately 2,000 physicians, board-certified in Public Health and Preventive Medicine, dedicated to the practice of preventive medicine; improving the health and quality of life of individuals, families, communities and populations through disease prevention and health promotion. For more information about ACPM, visit www.acpm.org.
