Infectious Disease

As one of the most prescribed medications worldwide, proton pump inhibitor use could serve as a bulwark against severe outcomes in hospitalized adults with COVID-19.

Vaccination with 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine did not reduce the rates of acute coronary syndrome and ischemic stroke in a randomized clinical trial.

Pulmonary fibrosis was observed in many patients with severe COVID-19 in a retrospective cohort study, indicating the need for more effective care and prevention.

For American Pharmacists Month, see how recent instances of conflicting medical advice show the importance of pharmacists as trustworthy health care professionals.

Investigators found inconsistencies across subgroups, but the overall efficacy and safety of pneumococcal vaccination was affirmed.

Pharmacists should ensure pneumococcal vaccination strategies are tailored to high-risk individuals, especially those with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Recent FDA approval of nirsevimab and clesrovimab have transformed RSV prevention in infants, prompting new recommendations from the CDC and AAP and replacing the long-standing role of palivizumab.

Using the United States Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System database, investigators found that pneumococcal vaccination led to predominantly nonserious adverse events.

Pharmacists enhance food safety by identifying foodborne illness symptoms, especially as FoodNet narrows its focus on E coli and Salmonella.

New research raises questions regarding the efficacy of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir in preventing long COVID, with limited protection found among older adults and high-risk individuals.

Pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine (PCV21) was found to be immunogenic and safe in individuals living with HIV, providing significant indications of efficacy in immunocompromised patients.

Older adults face heightened risks from RSV due to declining immunity and chronic conditions, making vaccination crucial for prevention and health.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend that COVID-19 vaccines be administered through individual-based decision-making.

A multicenter registry analysis reveals that high-risk cardiovascular patients often miss opportunities to receive pneumococcal and influenza vaccinations, showcasing gaps that could be filled by pharmacists.

Members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to restrict the combined measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccine and hepatitis B vaccine for certain age groups.

Travelers face rising infectious disease risks, including measles, chikungunya, chagas disease, and others.

A recent study highlights the AOV dual-chamber system as a faster, safer option for RSV vaccine reconstitution, enhancing efficiency for health care providers.

Pharmacists face challenges as recent federal policy changes threaten their expanded roles in vaccination and public health, impacting patient access to care.

Use of educational resources at a gastrointestinal office improved pneumococcal vaccine uptake in patients with celiac disease.

In STRIDE-13, the pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine (PCV21) induced robust immunogenicity in young, high-risk individuals against invasive pneumococcal disease.

A fatal pediatric measles case in Los Angeles highlights the urgent need for MMR vaccination to protect vulnerable children from severe complications.

According to phase 3 trial results, Pfizer-BioNTech’s LP.8.1-adapted COVID-19 vaccine demonstrated significant immune responses in older adults and individuals at high risk for severe COVID-19.

Florida's Surgeon General's plan to eliminate school vaccine mandates raises concerns about measles outbreaks and declining vaccination rates.

The 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV21) elicited favorable immunogenicity and safety in infants and toddlers who were coadministered common pediatric vaccines, such as the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine.

RSV vaccination shows promise in reducing cardiorespiratory hospitalizations among older adults, highlighting potential heart and lung health benefits.