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
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From Prescription Pad to Pharmacy Shelf: Unveiling the Future of Contraception (Pharmacy Technician Credit)
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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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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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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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Flu Shot May Assist In Heart Bypass Recovery
November 15th 2019Receiving a flu shot before a heart bypass surgery can stop inflammation throughout the body and possibly lead to a healthier recovery, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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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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Network of Research Centers Created for Development of Longer-Lasting Influenza Vaccines
October 1st 2019The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which is a part of the National Institute of Health, has developed the Collaborative Influenza Vaccine Innovation Centers (CIVICs) program.
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Baloxavir Marboxil Demonstrates Flu Prevention Benefits
September 6th 2019Positive Phase III study results have shown that preventive flu treatment with baloxavir marboxil after exposure to an infected household member reduced the risk of contraction by 86% versus a placebo, according to Roche.
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