The Pharmacy Times® Coronavirus Disease Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on COVID-19, an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, including vaccine information and treatments for the disease.
March 25th 2024
The indication is for adults and adolescents with moderate to severe immune compromise due to medical conditions or immunosuppressive medications and treatments.
March 20th 2024
Regardless, hygiene practices and prevention measures for SARS-CoV-2 should be strongly practiced to prevent all respiratory viruses.
March 20th 2024
Legal issues surfaced once again with the COVID-19 pandemic
March 4th 2024
Study findings suggest that biomarkers could provide greater insight into different disease mechanisms and how treatments options could be more beneficial for certain patients.
March 1st 2024
Individuals with persistent COVID-19 symptoms had an objectively greater cognitive deficit than individuals had never had COVID-19.
Risks and Liabilities in Pharmacy Practice
1.0 Credit / Law
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Opportunities to Reduce Barriers to HPV Vaccination: Key Updates for Pharmacists
1.5 Credits / Immunization
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Reducing Barriers Associated With Pneumococcal Vaccine Uptake
1.5 Credits / Immunization, Infectious Diseases
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Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Strategies for Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy and Improving Vaccine Confidence
1.0 Credit / Immunization
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Reducing the Incidence and Severity of RSV in Older Adults: Opportunities for Patient Identification and Vaccination Counseling
1.0 Credit / Infectious Diseases, Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Background and Key Concepts in Biosimilars: Improving Awareness and Addressing Common Concerns
1.0 Credit / Law
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The Expanding Landscape of Vaccinations for the Prevention of Pneumococcal Disease: The Role of the Pharmacist as Patient Educator and Vaccinator
1.0 Credit / Pneumococcal Disease
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Clinical Conversations With the Cancer Care Team: Striving for Equitable Access to Oral Anticancer Medications
1.5 Credits / Law, Oncology
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Examining the Evidence for Emerging Vaccines to Prevent RSV-Related Complications in Older Adults
2.0 Credits / Infectious Diseases, Respiratory, Immunization
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Influenza Prevention in the At-Risk Adult Population and the Pharmacist's Role in an Evolving Influenza Vaccine Landscape
1.25 Credits / Immunization, Infectious Disease
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Identifying Candidates for Meningococcal Vaccines (Pharmacy Technician Credit)
2.0 Credits / Immunization
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Identifying Candidates for Meningococcal Vaccines (Pharmacist Credit)
2.0 Credits / Immunization
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Child Abuse: Responsibilities and Protection of the Reporter
1.0 Credit / Law
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Nobel Prize Awarded to Scientists Whose Work Led to Development of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
October 2nd 2023Katalin Karikó, PhD, and Drew Weissman, MD, PhD, win Nobel Prize for discoveries in the area of nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.
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Possible Link Between Depression, Limited Social Interactions During COVID-19 Pandemic
September 28th 2023Study findings showed a 10% increase in the proportion of individuals staying home due to COVID-19 policy restrictions being associated with a 0.27 increase in PHQ-9 scores for depression.
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COVID-19 Pandemic Associated With Worsening Mental Health Outcomes for Adolescents
September 25th 2023To promote positive mental health outcomes, researchers urge for policy interventions that focus on home connectedness, peer friendship, and school climate while avoiding full school closures.
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CDC’s ACIP Votes in Favor of Universal Recommendation for 2023-2024 Monovalent COVID-19 Vaccines
September 13th 2023The CDC emphasized the need for protein-based vaccine options in endorsing a vote by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for the universal recommendation of the 2023-2024 monovalent, XBB containing COVID-19 vaccines.
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Study: Some Health Care Professionals Found to Spread COVID-19 Misinformation Via Social Media
August 25th 2023Investigators determined that there needs to be an evaluation of harm caused by pharmacy professionals who are in unique positions on social media, propagating misinformation about COVID-19, vaccines, treatment, masks, and other conspiracy theories.
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