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May 3rd 2024
Additionally, undocumented Latinx patients were also more likely to have at least 1 prior COVID-19 infection.
April 24th 2024
Multiple state and federal laws since the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the growing role of technicians
April 14th 2024
Pandemic-related growing pains were common within health care, bringing unique challenges for health systems.
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.
Reducing Barriers Associated With Pneumococcal Vaccine Uptake
1.5 Credits / Immunization, Infectious Diseases
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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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Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Strategies for Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy and Improving Vaccine Confidence
1.0 Credit / Immunization
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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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The Pharmacist’s Impact on Shingles Prevention Through Vaccination: Recommendations, Uptake, and Improved Outcomes
1.5 Credits / Immunization
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COVID-19 Workers to Be Provided With Training to Protect Own Health
March 25th 2020The program will award grants for training and development of educational resources for employees in high risk occupations who serve the public during emergencies and who need skills to protect their own health.
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Pennsylvania Lifts Regulation on Pharmacies for Telemedicine, Receiving Goods from Out-of-State
March 24th 2020Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s administration has decided that in-state and out-of-state health care providers can treat patients via telemedicine during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
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US Pharmacopeia Providing Support to COVID-19 Vaccine, Antiviral Drug Developers
March 23rd 2020The US Pharmacopeia (USP) is providing free technical assistance to developers of antiviral drugs and vaccines that will support the public health response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
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US Clinicians Warn Public to 'Stay Calm, Be Prepared' in Recent COVID-19 Survey
March 20th 2020More than 90% of physicians, nurses, and pharmacists are concerned about COVID-19 affecting their patients, whereas 68% of doctors and 67% of nurses feel they are reasonably prepared for a COVID-19 outbreak in their area.
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FDA Advises Patients on Use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs for COVID-19
March 20th 2020The FDA has released a statement addressing the issue, stating that the organization is “not aware of scientific evidence connecting the use of NSAIDs, like ibuprofen, with worsening COVID-19 symptoms.”
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General Pharmaceutical Council May Re-Register Approximately 5800 Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians
March 19th 2020The General Pharmaceutical Council has made plans to temporarily re-register pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should the government launch a state of emergency due to the novel coronavirus.
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