Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS

Medication adherence is essential to avoid serious consequences, such as attempted suicide.

Over $170 billion in health care spending is attributed to smoking.

The National Drug Threat Assessment reveals important information about drug threats in the United States.

Pharmacists, and other health care professionals can make a positive impact on health care by encouraging smoking cessation.

Various practice settings can provide these services, and independent pharmacies may be the perfect fit.

Pharmacists should advise patients to get vaccinated at least 1 month before going abroad.

Ocular conditions can lead to serious complications, and sometimes there are no early symptoms.

Pharmacists play an important role in educating patients about the importance of vaccinations and the health consequences of refusing them.

Measles cases in the United States have reached a record high in 2019, according to a recent CDC report.

“Sesame Street” has joined the fight against opioid addiction by creating a storyine to help educate children about the opioid epidemic and how it affects families.

Oprah Winfrey’s message is clear: the flu and pneumonia vaccines are important.

Misinformation associated with the antivaccination movement has been a driving force contributing to the increase in vaccine preventable diseases, especially amidst the global measles outbreak.

The antivaccination movement has been a driving force in the global measles outbreaks, and dissemination of inaccurate information has contributed to the growing problem.

With flu season just around the corner, it is important for pharmacists to be up-to-date on the latest recommendations.

A recent CDC study found that although teen vaccine coverage has improved, more education and provider recommendations are needed to boost immunization rates for human papillomavirus (HPV).

Drug overdoses involving opioids have increased, and naloxone can be a life-saving drug to prevent deaths.

The opioid epidemic has become widespread throughout the country, and it is considered a top public health priority.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) can reduce the risk of HIV infection in individuals at high risk.

Recommend proper food safety practices, hand hygiene, and oral rehydration for afflicted patients.

Health care professionals can play an important role in managing patients with diarrhea by recommending OTC products for initial treatment.

Pharmacists play an important role as part of the health care team.

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare polio-like condition that can cause limb weakness, and it mostly occurs in young children.

Videos of individuals licking ice cream and placing these cartons back on freezer store shelves have gone viral, and this practice can pose public health risks.

Recent cases of flesh-eating bacteria infections are surfacing from Florida waters, which may be due to climate change.

Drug shortages can adversely affect patient care in the community and hospital settings.

Water safety is important, especially with summertime here, but it is crucial for parents to remain vigilant all year round.

Cardiovascular disease is their leading cause of death, but education and prevention strategies can reduce the risk.

Rotavirus is a contagious viral infection causing gastroenteritis that generally affects infants and young children.

Baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza, Genentech) is a first in class antiviral flu treatment and is indicated in the United States for patients age 12 years and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 48 hours.

Dogs were previously the leading cause of rabies deaths in the United States, but now bats are considered the major threat.