Flu

A new study shows that vaccination can lower a pregnant women's risk of delivering premature and low-birth weight babies.

Vaccination lowered pregnant women's risk of delivering premature and low-birth weight babies.

A new study shows that kids with asthma are more likely to suffer complications from the flu, highlighting the need for vaccination.

Hispanic seniors who live in linguistically isolated communities are far less likely to become immunized against the flu or pneumonia.

Fluzone Intradermal, the first FDA-approved flu shot that injects into skin cells rather than muscle, will be available for the 2011-12 flu season.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America released its annual list of the 100 most challenging cities to live with spring allergies.

Children with egg allergies may be able to safely get their flu shot in one dose, according to new study data.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America released its annual list of the 100 most challenging cities to live with spring allergies.

Pharmacists can provide vaccinations and help patients choose OTC products to provide symptomatic relief from the flu.

Patients require pharmacists' expert help to get symptomatic relief.

A new study supports the use of the influenza vaccine to help reduce major cardiovascular events in patients hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome.

Pharmacists can provide vaccinations and help patients choose OTC products to provide symptomatic relief from the flu.

Confusing guidelines regarding dosing of some OTC products can potentially harm young children.

Patients require pharmacists' expert help to get symptomatic relief.

Cold season gives pharmacists an opportunity to correct misconceptions patients have about the common cold.

In an effort to prevent increasing drug resistance, supermarket pharmacies offering free antibiotics are being asked to educate individuals about the importance of using antibiotics properly.