Immunization

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With COVID-19 vaccination clinics still operating and booster doses on the horizon, there continues to be a need for pharmacy technicians as immunizers well into the future.

Results of a new study show that the vaccines seldomly reach the area that were heavily affected by the pandemic, because of ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic disparities.

Parents are encouraged to either get all immunizations in one health care facility or have a card that documents all the immunizations the child has received.

The results of a new study show that immunizations may help prevent malignancies in individuals aged 36 to 45 years.

RSV is defined as a seasonal illness that starts in the fall months and peaks during the winter when other respiratory illnesses are more common.

The results of a new study show that stopping jailing individuals may be linked to benefits to community-wide and global public health.

Vaccinations are a huge success story in global health care and have helped eliminate smallpox and nearly eradicate polio.

Panelists share final thoughts and advice regarding the critical role pharmacy has played and continues to play in public health initiatives.

According to the CDC, immunization against deadly diseases saves 2 million to 3 million lives per year.

Pharmacy Times spoke with Ilisa Bernstein, APhA senior vice president, Pharmacy Practice and Government Affairs, about the latest FDA approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital conducted an analysis to measure the response of T cells from MMR and Tdap vaccines that could help to decrease COVID-19 severity.

Doug Long, vice president of industry relations at IQVIA, and Scott Biggs, director of supplier services, discussed their session at the 2021 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo titled "Pharmaceutical Trends, Issues, and Forecasts."

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital reminds parents about the importance of getting the HPV vaccination during National Immunization Awareness Month.

Doses of the influenza live, intranasal (Flumist Quadrivalent, AstraZeneca) vaccine are now available in the United States in time for the 2021-2022 influenza season.

Patients should be encouraged to remind their primary care provider to make sure they are on schedule and do not miss any vaccinations based on their age and conditions.

John Beckner, RPh, discusses the importance of collaborating with the medical community on the provision of immunization services.

Coadministration of the flu vaccine with other immunizations traditionally offered during flu season that pharmacies should continue to encourage.

However, according to the investigators, eradicating COVID-19 is considerably less feasible than the elimination of smallpox.

Jennifer Adams, PharmD, EdD, leads discussion on reasons for the mild flu season this previous year and share predictions for the upcoming flu season.

Vaccine-related updates seem to be made on a weekly basis and keeping up to date on recommendations can be difficult.

Expanding services and revenues for pharmacies while improving public health and reducing stress on parents and others in the health care system is a win-win-win situation.

Whereas traditional vaccines have used live or inactivated pathogens to elicit an immune response, mRNA is responsible for cellular processes, building structures, and more.

Panelists provide tips on how pharmacists can encourage their patients to get their COVID-19 and influenza vaccines this year.