Immunization

Pharmacy immunization, disease management, and counseling programs improve patient health, and are used more often than traditional sources, a report suggests.

In a New York City-based study, text message reminders showed promise in boosting the rate of influenza vaccinations among low-income children and adolescents.

Increased use of pneumococcal vaccines generally leads to a reduction in the prevalence of drug-resistant pneumococcal strains, a study finds.

The FDA has issued guidelines to review generic versions of biotech agents, which are made from biological rather than chemical building blocks.

New data indicate that statins may be able to complement immunization and antiviral drugs in reducing mortality in patients hospitalize with the flu.

Findings from a new study suggest that Twitter can be used to identify immunization patterns and track attitudes on vaccinations.

Flu shot campaigns can help change the image of the community pharmacy image into one of a community health center. Are you taking advantage?

Persistent worries about the safety of childhood vaccines could undercut national immununization efforts, a new survey finds.

Increases in supply, new vaccine options, and a growing number of venues offering vaccines are all contributing to a spike in the numbers.

Despite their effectiveness, vaccinations and influenza antiviral drugs are still underutilized among children and adolescents, a new report states.

A federal panel has concluded that vaccines cause very few side effects, and found no evidence that they cause autism or type 1 diabetes.

Myths about the safety and effectiveness of influenza vaccines prevent many health care professionals from getting vaccinated.

A new study finds that different types of flu vaccines can provide adequate protection against matching seasonal flu strains in young children.

Pharmacists can take advantage of back-to-school time to promote year-round adherence to protect children from contagious diseases.

The expanded role of the pharmacist in today's health care system is a given fact, but it is one that has opened up debate.

With flu season just around the corner, the FDA has approved the formulation for the 2011-2012 vaccine.

Pharmacies are now the second most common source for immunizations, a fact that underscores the key role pharmacists play on the care team.

Additionally, 2 new combination vaccines could make following CDC's immunization recommendations easier by reducing the number of shots children must receive.

Dr. Ford is a clinical pharmacy specialist at University of North Carolina Hospitals, Departments of Pharmacy and Family Medicine.

Dr. Ford is a clinical pharmacy specialist at University of North Carolina Hospitals, Departments of Pharmacy and Family Medicine.