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.
November 26th 2024
Oral phenylephrine is a common ingredient in OTC products, but its clinical efficacy is questionable. The FDA is considering removing it from the market.
Child Abuse: Responsibilities and Protection of the Reporter
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The Role of Daily Photoprotection and Antioxidants in Sun Protection: A Guide for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Tec...
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Skin-Related Changes in Persons With Diabetes: Using Ceramides to Address Skin Barrier Dysfunction (Pharmacy T...
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Understanding the Role of Ceramides in Acne Management: Opportunities to Improve Clinical Outcomes (Pharmacy T...
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Adjunctive Therapies in Atopic Dermatitis: Understanding the Role of the Skin Barrier and Microbiome in Diseas...
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Alleviating Patient Burden in Acne: Utilizing Ceramides to Address Skin Barrier Dysfunction (Pharmacy Technici...
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Eyeing Up OTC Products for Allergic Conjunctivitis: The Pharmacist’s Role in Personalizing Treatment Selection
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Pneumococcal Disease Prevention for Older Adults and the Pharmacist’s Role in an Evolving Vaccine Landscape
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Navigating the HIV Treatment Frontier: Equipping Managed Care Professionals With Strategies for Innovation, Ac...
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Empowering Pharmacy Technicians: Opportunities for Point-of-Care Testing
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Examining Patient Burden in Atopic Dermatitis: Understanding Treatment Barriers and Optimal Use of OTC Skin Ca...
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Alleviating Patient Burden in Acne: Utilizing Ceramides to Address Skin Barrier Dysfunction
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Examining Patient Burden in Atopic Dermatitis: Understanding Treatment Barriers and Optimal Use of OTC Skin Ca...
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Skin-Related Changes in Persons With Diabetes: Using Ceramides to Address Skin Barrier Dysfunction
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Adjunctive Therapies in Atopic Dermatitis: Understanding the Role of the Skin Barrier and Microbiome in Diseas...
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Understanding the Role of Ceramides in Acne Management: Opportunities to Improve Clinical Outcomes
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The Role of Daily Photoprotection and Antioxidants in Sun Protection: A Guide for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Tec...
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From Prescription Pad to Pharmacy Shelf: Unveiling the Future of Contraception
2.0 Credits / OTC, Women's Health
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From Prescription Pad to Pharmacy Shelf: Unveiling the Future of Contraception (Pharmacy Technician Credit)
2.0 Credits / OTC, Women's Health
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The Impact of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking (Pharmac...
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Ensuring Pharmacy Technicians’ Proficiency in Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies
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Continuing the Conversation: OTC Contraception in Pharmacy Practice
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The Role of the Pharmacist in Influenza Prevention for At-Risk Adults: Strategies to Enhance Immunization
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The Essential Role of Pharmacists in Improving Influenza Vaccination Coverage: Strategies to Increase Vaccine ...
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The Role of Pharmacists in Pneumococcal Prevention: Strategies to Improve Vaccine Uptake
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Insights in Influenza Immunization: The Long-Term Care Pharmacist’s Role in Improving Health Outcomes in At-Ri...
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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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