The Pharmacy Times® Flu Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on the treatment of influenza, a contagious viral infection that can cause mild to severe symptoms and life-threatening complications.
May 1st 2024
Although the CDC continues to emphasize that risk to humans is currently low, patients will have questions.
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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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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Maximizing Patient Safety and Efficacy With Oxymetazoline OTC Products and the Management of Nasal Congestion: A Pharmacist's Guide to Optimal Use
2.0 Credits / OTC
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Maximizing Patient Safety and Efficacy With Oxymetazoline OTC Products and the Management of Nasal Congestion: A Pharmacist's Guide to Optimal Use (Pharmacy Technician Credit)
2.0 Credits / OTC
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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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Child Abuse: Responsibilities and Protection of the Reporter
1.0 Credit / Law
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The Role of Daily Photoprotection and Antioxidants in Sun Protection: A Guide for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians (Pharmacy Technician)
1.0 Credit / Dermatology, OTC
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The Role of Daily Photoprotection and Antioxidants in Sun Protection: A Guide for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
1.0 Credit / Dermatology, OTC
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Skin-Related Changes in Persons With Diabetes: Using Ceramides to Address Skin Barrier Dysfunction
1.0 Credit / Dermatology, OTC
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Adjunctive Therapies in Atopic Dermatitis: Understanding the Role of the Skin Barrier and Microbiome in Disease Management
1.0 Credit / Dermatology, OTC
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Understanding the Role of Ceramides in Acne Management: Opportunities to Improve Clinical Outcomes
1.0 Credit / Dermatology, OTC
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Skin-Related Changes in Persons With Diabetes: Using Ceramides to Address Skin Barrier Dysfunction (Pharmacy Technician Credit)
1.0 Credit / Dermatology, OTC
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Adjunctive Therapies in Atopic Dermatitis: Understanding the Role of the Skin Barrier and Microbiome in Disease Management (Pharmacy Technician Credit)
1.0 Credit / Dermatology, OTC
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Understanding the Role of Ceramides in Acne Management: Opportunities to Improve Clinical Outcomes (Pharmacy Technician Credit)
1.0 Credit / Dermatology, OTC
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Alleviating Patient Burden in Acne: Utilizing Ceramides to Address Skin Barrier Dysfunction
0.75 Credit / Dermatology, OTC
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Alleviating Patient Burden in Acne: Utilizing Ceramides to Address Skin Barrier Dysfunction (Pharmacy Technician Credit)
0.75 Credit / Dermatology, OTC
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Examining Patient Burden in Atopic Dermatitis: Understanding Treatment Barriers and Optimal Use of OTC Skin Care Products, featuring a Caregiver Perspective (Pharmacy Technici...
0.5 Credit / Dermatology, OTC
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Examining Patient Burden in Atopic Dermatitis: Understanding Treatment Barriers and Optimal Use of OTC Skin Care Products, featuring a Caregiver Perspective
0.5 Credit / Dermatology, OTC
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Study is First to Identify Potential Therapeutic Targets for COVID-19
June 26th 2020Studying blood samples from critically ill patients at the London Health Sciences Center (LHSC), the researchers identified a unique pattern of 6 molecules that could be used as therapeutic targets to treat the virus, as reported in the Critical Care Explorations journal.
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Vitamin C and zinc are among the adjuvant treatments being evaluated for patients with COVID-19 due to their various immune-enhancing properties and possible antiviral effects.
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Flu Vaccine Coverage Linked to Reduced Antibiotic Prescribing
June 15th 2020Although flu vaccines have been proven to reduce severe illness, evidence is lacking on the link between flu vaccination and antibiotic prescribing at the population level in the United States, according to the study authors.
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AI Turns Coughing Sounds into Health Data for Flu, Pandemic Forecasting
March 25th 2020The new edge-computing platform may expand the arsenal of health surveillance tools used to forecast seasonal flu and other viral respiratory outbreaks, such as COVID-19 or severe acute respiratory syndrome.
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Recommendations for Handling Influenza Resistance
January 21st 2020Edina Avdic, PharmD, MBA, BCPS-AQ ID, discusses her recommendations for treating patients demonstrating resistance to influenza treatments. This video was filmed at the 54th ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) Midyear Meeting.
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Survey: Millennials Least Likely to Get Flu Shot, More Likely to Agree with Anti-Vaccination Beliefs
January 21st 2020According to a survey commissioned by the American Academy of Family Physicians, certain groups, including millennials and African Americans, are more susceptible to anti-vaccination rhetoric and beliefs, with 51% of Americans reporting they have not received a flu shot this season. In addition, nearly one-third of adults who completed the survey do not plan on getting a flu shot.
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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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Antivirals for Treating Influenza
December 17th 2019Edina Avdic, PharmD, MBA, BCPS-AQ ID, associate director, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, discusses current antiviral treatments for influenza. This video was filmed at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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