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
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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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Get Involved in the Immunization Discussion
January 17th 2020Nearly 1 in 3 individuals do not receive vaccinations against influenza, nor do almost 30% of patients with insurance and access to regular medical care, according to findings presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions held November 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Single Dose HPV Vaccine May Provide Similar Protection to Women as Multiple Doses
January 8th 2020The CDC has reported 34800 new cancer diagnoses linked to HPV annually, and the virus is predicted to account for more than 90% of all cervical and anal cancers, more than 60% of all penile cancers, and 70% of all oral cancers.
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Vaccines Play a Role in Cancer Treatment
There Is Room for Improvement in Treating Malignancies Caused by Infectious Agents, Especially Considering the Cost Differential
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Setting the Record Straight During National Influenza Vaccination Week
December 3rd 2019Since 2005, the CDC has enforced National Influenza Vaccination Week to emphasize the importance of continuing flu vaccination even through the winter months. Although it is the holiday season, the CDC and other organizations want to remind the general public that it is never a bad time to get your flu vaccine. Sam Nass, PharmD, MBS and Walgreens Immunizations Manager weighed in on the subject in an interview with Pharmacy Times®.
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Complete Immunization Services Start With Gathering Patient Information
November 29th 2019Pharmacy team members have the amazing opportunity to help ensure that people and communities are protected with proper immunizations during influenza (flu) season and beyond, but they may struggle with identifying patients who may benefit because it can be difficult to gather information from patients.
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Exploring Techniques to Increase Vaccination Rates Among Adult Patients with Chronic Disease
November 23rd 2019Immunization needs for patients aged 19 to 64 years and afflicted with chronic conditions are often overlooked, and necessitate more attention and resources. Pharmacies traditionally do not focus on this patient population; instead often choosing to focus primarily on the population 65 years and over. However, engaging with patients in the 19- to 64-year-old group could go a long way in helping to fill the current immunization void in this population.
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The Community Pharmacist as a Provider of Immunizations
November 21st 2019Community pharmacies that provide immunization services have proven their success time and again, but they still face roadblocks. Many state laws and regulations still do not allow pharmacies to take full responsibility for vaccinations, and states regulate immunization services at pharmacies in different ways.
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Study: Flu Vaccine Market to Reach Approximately $8 Billion by 2029
November 7th 2019According to a study by PMR, the global flu vaccine market is projected to account for a market value of approximately $8 billion by the end of 2029. Increasing vaccination rates and a focus on preventive rather than reactive methods are expected to drive the growth of the market.
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Study Predicts Potential Measles Outbreaks in Texas
August 25th 2019A recent study suggests that vaccination rates in some Texas schools are low enough to allow for large measles outbreaks, but limiting vaccine exemptions could decrease this risk. Vaccine exemptions, which allow unvaccinated children to attend school, have increased by a factor of 28 since 2003 in Texas.
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