Infectious Disease

The Pharmacy Times® Infectious Disease Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on a group of disorders caused by organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.

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Ensitrelvir Effective as Oral Antiviral for Postexposure Prophylaxis Against COVID-19
Ensitrelvir Effective as Oral Antiviral for Postexposure Prophylaxis Against COVID-19

March 17th 2025

The 3CL protease inhibitor is designed to suppress the replication of SARS-CoV-2, preventing COVID-19 illness, even if a household member is infected.

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National Institutes of Health Limits Grants for Vaccine Hesitancy Studies, Raising Questions About Future of Research

March 13th 2025

White and red blood cells, Leukocytes , Immune system and Infectious diseases
New Research Sheds Light on Link Between Leukocyte Count and Long COVID Symptom Severity

March 10th 2025

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Experts Raise Alarm Over Vaccine Hesitancy and Misinformation as the Measles Outbreak Spreads

March 7th 2025

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Bird Flu, Tuberculosis, Measles, and More: Top News From February 2025

February 28th 2025

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Pneumococcal Disease Prevention for Older Adults and the Pharmacist’s Role in an Evolving Vaccine Landscape

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Navigating the HIV Treatment Frontier: Equipping Managed Care Professionals With Strategies for Innovation, Ac...

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The Impact of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking (Pharmac...

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Ensuring Pharmacy Technicians’ Proficiency in Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies

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The Role of the Pharmacist in Influenza Prevention for At-Risk Adults: Strategies to Enhance Immunization

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The Essential Role of Pharmacists in Improving Influenza Vaccination Coverage: Strategies to Increase Vaccine ...

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The Role of Pharmacists in Pneumococcal Prevention: Strategies to Improve Vaccine Uptake

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Insights in Influenza Immunization: The Long-Term Care Pharmacist’s Role in Improving Health Outcomes in At-Ri...

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