Flu

Spread of Seasonal Flu Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels After End of COVID-19 Global Emergency

November 22nd 2024

Children with obesity, asthma, and gastrointestinal disease had longer durations of stays compared with children without comorbidities.

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Study: Low Number of Patients With Chronic Respiratory Diseases Received Annual Flu Vaccination

November 19th 2024

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Pharmacists Combat Flu Misinformation and Expand Vaccine Access

November 13th 2024

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FDA Proposes Removal of OTC Oral Phenylephrine From Cough/Cold Products

November 12th 2024

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By Alexandra Gerlach, Associate Editor

November 7th 2024

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Understanding the Role of Ceramides in Acne Management: Opportunities to Improve Clinical Outcomes (Pharmacy T...

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Alleviating Patient Burden in Acne: Utilizing Ceramides to Address Skin Barrier Dysfunction (Pharmacy Technici...

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Eyeing Up OTC Products for Allergic Conjunctivitis: The Pharmacist’s Role in Personalizing Treatment Selection

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Pneumococcal Disease Prevention for Older Adults and the Pharmacist’s Role in an Evolving Vaccine Landscape

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Empowering Pharmacy Technicians: Opportunities for Point-of-Care Testing

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Alleviating Patient Burden in Acne: Utilizing Ceramides to Address Skin Barrier Dysfunction

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Skin-Related Changes in Persons With Diabetes: Using Ceramides to Address Skin Barrier Dysfunction

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Understanding the Role of Ceramides in Acne Management: Opportunities to Improve Clinical Outcomes

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From Prescription Pad to Pharmacy Shelf: Unveiling the Future of Contraception

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Continuing the Conversation: OTC Contraception in Pharmacy Practice

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The Role of the Pharmacist in Influenza Prevention for At-Risk Adults: Strategies to Enhance Immunization

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March 3rd 2018

Despite signs that influenza activity is declining, overall activity remains elevated across most of the United States following this season’s peak in early February.

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Officials with the FDA have issued a statement warning Consumers to be wary of unapproved products that claim to prevent, treat, or cure influenza.

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February 20th 2018

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Trending News Today: Lifetime Cap for Medicaid Under Consideration

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Influenza Vaccine More Effective Than Previously Projected

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Flu Vaccine: 'Better Than Predicted,' But More Work to Do

The 2017/2018 influenza vaccine was more effective in the United States than Canada and Australia.

UV Light Could Fight the Spread of Influenza

Gina Kokosky, Editorial Intern

February 15th 2018

Ultraviolet C light could be safely harnessed to kill influenza microbes.

New York Governor Tackles Flu Epidemic Through Increased Pharmacist Involvement

New Cases of Influenza Continue to Break Records

February 14th 2018

An executive order allows New York pharmacists to administer the influenza vaccine to children.

Kristen Coppock, MA

February 14th 2018

Nearly all states are experiencing a high burden from the flu, according to the CDC.

Record-Breaking Influenza Activity Shows No Signs of Abating

Kristen Coppock, MA, Editor

February 12th 2018

An unusually high rate of hospitalizations of nonelderly adults seen with widespread influenza activity.

Diabetes Organ Damage Highlights AJPB Week in Review

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February 11th 2018

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Widespread Flu Epidemic Breaking Records

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HHS Secretary Discusses Flu Pandemic with Government Officials

Influenza activity is breaking recent records this season, and is not yet slowing down, according to the CDC.

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The 2017/2018 influenza season is the worst in recent history.

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Pharmacy Week in Review: February 9, 2018

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Understanding Features of the Flu May Help Combat Pandemic Facing the United States

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Flu Hospitalizations Reach Record High as Activity Escalates

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February 3rd 2018

This year’s flu season is on track to exceed previous seasons of high severity in hospitalization rates as influenza activity and related deaths continue to climb across the United States, according to a CDC media briefing held today.

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