The Pharmacy Times® Immunization Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on common immunizations, such as flu, zoster, and COVID-19 vaccines.
October 28th 2024
Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity, and Progress reported that the majority of pharmacists believe that it is important to prioritize vaccine development and distribution.
Influenza Prevention in the At-Risk Adult Population and the Pharmacist's Role in an Evolving Influenza Vaccin...
1.25 Credits / Immunization, Infectious Diseases
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Child Abuse: Responsibilities and Protection of the Reporter
1.0 Credit / Law
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Pneumococcal Disease Prevention for Older Adults and the Pharmacist’s Role in an Evolving Vaccine Landscape
1.0 Credit / Immunization, Infectious Diseases
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Navigating the HIV Treatment Frontier: Equipping Managed Care Professionals With Strategies for Innovation, Ac...
1.5 Credits / HIV/AIDS, Infectious Diseases
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The Impact of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking (Pharmac...
2.0 Credits / Human Trafficking, Law
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Ensuring Pharmacy Technicians’ Proficiency in Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies
1.0 Credit / Law, Pain Management, Opioids
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Fauci: DSMB Challenge of New AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Data Is an ‘Unfortunate Incident’
March 23rd 2021Following a review of the latest interim data released by AstraZeneca on its US phase 3 clinical trial assessing the 2-dose AZD1222 COVID-19 vaccine, the Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) expressed concern at the inclusion of what may have been outdated data.
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Phase 3 Trial of Adjuvanted COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Commences Enrollment in the US, Canada
March 23rd 2021Phase 3 clinical testing of a plant-derived COVID-19 vaccine candidate in combination with a pandemic adjuvant commenced following approval to proceed with participant enrollment from regulatory authorities in both Canada and the United States.
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First Participants Dosed in Phase 2/3 Study on Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine in Pediatric Population
March 22nd 2021The first participants were dosed in the phase 2/3 KidCOVE study investigating vaccine candidate mRNA-1273 against COVID-19 in children aged 6 months to less than 12 years of age.
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CDC Analysis Finds Most People Receive Second COVID-19 Shot on Time
March 18th 2021Health care professionals should address potential barriers to completing the COVID-19 vaccination series, including scheduling second-dose appointments at the first-dose administration and sending reminders for second-dose visits.
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Poll Shows Big Shift in High-Risk Older Adults' Attitudes Toward COVID-19 Vaccination
March 16th 2021A follow-up poll from the University of Michigan (U-M) found that 71% of people in their 50s, 60s, and 70s are now ready to get vaccinated against COVID-19 when a dose becomes available to them.
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The Challenges of Coordinating COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Across NYC’s Public Health System
March 11th 2021Danielle DiBari, the chief pharmacy officer and senior vice president of business operations for NYC Health + Hospitals, discusses some of the challenges involved in coordinating vaccine distribution across New York’s public health system.
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Walgreens Announces the Successful Administration of 5 Million COVID-19 Vaccinations
March 9th 2021In a recent statement, Walgreens announced that it has administered approximately 5 million COVID-19 vaccinations at long-term care facilities, in its stores, and through its vaccination clinics.
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How to Discuss the FDA’s Expedited EUA Process With Vaccine Hesitant Patients
March 9th 2021Pharmacy Times® interviewed Chad Landmon, JD, chair of intellectual property and FDA practice groups at Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider, on how to approach discussing the FDA’s expedited EUA process for COVID-19 vaccines with patients with concerns about the process.
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