Flu

Flu vaccine market estimated to grow by $1 billion over the next decade.

With peak flu season approaching, pharmacists are gearing up to help care for patients infected with influenza.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends all children aged 6 months through 8 years receive 2 influenza vaccine doses during their first vaccination season to ensure adequate immune response.

Although pharmacists administered vaccines historically, it was not until the late 1990s that pharmacy-based immunization programs were established in the modern community pharmacy setting.

The holiday season is a great time for pharmacists to educate patients on ways to stay healthy.

In recognition of customers who protect themselves, their families and their communities by getting flu shots this season, the Rite Aid Foundation has announced that it is donating more than $1.8 million to KidCents charities.

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Patients with T2D who get the flu shot may have a reduced risk for hospitalization related to cardiovascular or respiratory issues.

Quadrivalent formulation of Protein Sciences’ Flublok influenza vaccine protects against 4 strains of influenza.

The FDA has approved its quadrivalent formulation of Protein Sciences' Flublok influenza vaccine for protection against 4 strains of influenza-3 of the same strains found in its trivalent version, along with an additional B strain. It is the first high-antigen-content quadrivalent flu vaccine approved by the FDA.

When an influenza pandemic breaks out, public health officials scurry to vaccinate as many individuals as they can.

Bartell Drugs and Seattle's Union Gospel Mission have teamed to help protect the homeless and insecurely housed residents of the downtown core by distributing flu kits" and vouchers for free flu immunizations.

Pharmacists immunize populations unlikely to otherwise receive vaccines. However, incompatible data systems obscure evidence of vaccination receipt and increase the risk of repetitive vaccination.

Pharmacists who launched marketing campaigns for flu shots in late summer may have jumped the gun for their older patients.

Flu vaccines are already available at many retail pharmacy locations, though the flu season typically starts on October 1.

With flu season just around the corner, it is important to stay up-to-date with CDC recommendations and changes each year.

When it comes to influenza treatment, oseltamivir is often the first medication considered, but could peramivir be an alternative in inpatient settings?

Routine vaccination declines significantly as patients enter adolescence.

Meijer has announced that it will donate $5 to its signature hunger relief program, Simply Give, for each flu shot administered at its 230 stores.

Pharmacists recommend an annual flu vaccine to protect patients against influenza-related morbidity and mortality, but do we follow our own advice?

With students heading back to school and flu season on the horizon, pharmacy technicians will soon experience a surge of patients requesting their flu shot and other vaccinations.

Pharmacist vaccination programs have increased influenza vaccination coverage.

The Kroger Co. has announced a new health and wellness campaign in partnership with The Little Clinic and Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger relief organization.

Pharmacists can now administer most vaccines in community pharmacies in most states, including those requiring a multidose series.