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.
June 11th 2024
The 4-in-1 respiratory diagnostic test is either a single nasopharyngeal or anterior nasal swab that can confirm or rule out SARS-CoV-2, influenza A virus, influenza B virus, and respiratory syncytial virus with a single test.
Background and Key Concepts in Biosimilars: Improving Awareness and Addressing Common Concerns
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Reducing the Incidence and Severity of RSV in Older Adults: Opportunities for Patient Identification and Vacci...
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Clinical Conversations With the Cancer Care Team: Striving for Equitable Access to Oral Anticancer Medications
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Examining the Evidence for Emerging Vaccines to Prevent RSV-Related Complications in Older Adults
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Maximizing Patient Safety and Efficacy With Oxymetazoline OTC Products and the Management of Nasal Congestion:...
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Maximizing Patient Safety and Efficacy With Oxymetazoline OTC Products and the Management of Nasal Congestion:...
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Influenza Prevention in the At-Risk Adult Population and the Pharmacist's Role in an Evolving Influenza Vaccin...
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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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The Role of Daily Photoprotection and Antioxidants in Sun Protection: A Guide for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Tec...
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Adjunctive Therapies in Atopic Dermatitis: Understanding the Role of the Skin Barrier and Microbiome in Diseas...
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Skin-Related Changes in Persons With Diabetes: Using Ceramides to Address Skin Barrier Dysfunction (Pharmacy T...
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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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Understanding the Role of Ceramides in Acne Management: Opportunities to Improve Clinical Outcomes (Pharmacy T...
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Alleviating Patient Burden in Acne: Utilizing Ceramides to Address Skin Barrier Dysfunction (Pharmacy Technici...
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Alleviating Patient Burden in Acne: Utilizing Ceramides to Address Skin Barrier Dysfunction
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Navigating the HIV Treatment Frontier: Equipping Managed Care Professionals With Strategies for Innovation, Ac...
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Examining Patient Burden in Atopic Dermatitis: Understanding Treatment Barriers and Optimal Use of OTC Skin Ca...
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Examining Patient Burden in Atopic Dermatitis: Understanding Treatment Barriers and Optimal Use of OTC Skin Ca...
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Equal but Not the Same—2021 Update on Influenza Vaccines
As COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue, it is more important than ever for pharmacists to be equipped with the knowledge and resources to bust the myths surrounding vaccinations, particularly in preparation for the upcoming influenza season, which is expected to occur from October 2021 to May 2022.
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First Participant Dosed in Phase 1/2 Study of Moderna’s Quadrivalent Seasonal Flu mRNA Vaccine
July 13th 2021The study plans to enroll approximately 180 participants to evaluate the safety, reactogenicity, and immunogenicity of its quadrivalent seasonal influenza mRNA vaccine in adults 18 years and older.
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Ability to Produce immunity to Influenza A H3N2 Called Into Question for Certain Adults
May 28th 2021While the exact reason for the decreased immune response in middle-aged adults remains unclear, these findings suggest that this patient population may be continuously susceptible to the 3c2A H3N2 infection, even with immunization.
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Pharmacy Students Lead Drive-Through Influenza Vaccination Event
Idaho State University partners with the Idaho Immunization Coalition to effectively and safely vaccinate patients against influenza.
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Flu Vaccination Associated With Fewer COVID-19 Cases, Less Severe Symptoms
April 2nd 2021Patients who received a flu shot during the last flu season were significantly less likely to test positive for a COVID-19 infection at the start of the pandemic, according to a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control.
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Study Estimates Financial Impact of COVID-19 as Insurers End Grace Period for Hospital Costs
February 24th 2021The estimate is based on a new analysis of out-of-pocket costs for influenza-related hospitalizations in 2018 that were paid by people with Medicare Advantage plans, which are Medicare plans run by private insurance companies.
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Resources to Help Pharmacists Develop Alternative Flu Vaccination Sites
January 5th 2021Pharmacy Times® interviewed Alan Green, the US head of sales, infectious disease at AstraZeneca, on the Flu+Force campaign and the resources it provides to help pharmacists develop alternative flu vaccination sites.
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Survey Finds Younger Generations Have Least Amount of Trust in COVID-19 Vaccine
December 23rd 2020Emphasizing the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine to younger generations and those with no underlying health conditions could significantly increase the overall rate of vaccination in the United States.
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Vaccine Billing Coverage Options: Seasonal Influenza and Future COVID-19 Vaccines
December 16th 2020A thorough understanding of immunization billing processes for Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payers will be critical to ensure pharmacy staff can efficiently serve their communities and facilitate a smooth reimbursement process.
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