Infectious Disease

RSV vaccination shows promise in reducing cardiorespiratory hospitalizations among older adults, highlighting potential heart and lung health benefits.

Susan Cantrell, RPh, MHL, CAE, CEO of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), warns that politicizing the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) could undermine vaccine trust.

A single dose of an RSV vaccine significantly reduces hospitalization risk for older adults, offering protection for 2 seasons against severe infections.

Allison Hill, PharmD, RPh, highlights the need for pharmacists to leverage resources, collaborate with other providers, advocate on social media, and support rural communities with limited access to care.

Susan Cantrell, RPh, MHL, CAE, highlights the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacy Services (ECAPS) Act as the top federal priority to preserve pharmacists’ authority in testing, treatment, and immunization services.

Vaccination is vital for adults with heart disease to prevent severe respiratory illnesses like RSV, influenza, and COVID-19, enhancing overall health outcomes.

Allison Hill, PharmD, RPh, discusses how rapid changes in vaccine schedules and state-level authority highlight the importance of the American Pharmacists Association's advocacy.

Susan Cantrell, RPh, MHL, CAE, CEO of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, stresses the importance of listening, empathy, and science-based communication in pharmacists’ efforts to guide patients through vaccine decisions.

Allison Hill, PharmD, RPh explains how pharmacists’ accessibility and trusted relationships make them key to combatting vaccine hesitancy.

Alyssa Modic, PharmD, discusses the evolving role of pharmacists in adult immunizations and strategies to improve respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine education and uptake.

Patients with severe COVID-19 who tested positive for Streptococcus pneumoniae had higher mortality rates.

The FDA's approvals follow new COVID-19 guidance announced by the commissioner of the agency in May 2025, focusing future approvals on older adults.

RSV causes a significant burden of acute respiratory infections in older adults.

Patients in an outpatient oncology unit expressed willingness to receive a pneumococcal or influenza vaccine from a pharmacist if offered.

Samantha Picking, PharmD, senior director of immunizations at Walgreens, shares how pharmacy teams are addressing vaccine misinformation, managing coadministration, and supporting test-to-treat services during a complex respiratory season.

RSVpreF was well tolerated in nonpregnant and pregnant individuals aged 18 years and older.

The implementation of nonpharmaceutical measures during the COVID-19 pandemic reduced transmission of Streptococcus pneumoniae, a key bacterium that causes pneumococcal disease.

Samantha Picking, PharmD, senior director of immunizations at Walgreens, discusses staffing strategies, digital tools, and operational improvements designed to streamline flu vaccination services during the upcoming respiratory season.

Many adults remain unaware of HPV's cancer risks, highlighting the urgent need for increased awareness.

IDSA updated cUTI guidelines for men and women emphasize antibiotic selection, transition to oral therapy, and optimal treatment duration.

RSV vaccination rates among older adults remain low despite new vaccines, highlighting disparities in uptake and the need for targeted outreach.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in improving vaccination rates among patients with cancer, addressing barriers, and enhancing patient education in oncology care.

In a phase 3 trial, V116 demonstrated significant immunogenicity in older adults who had not before received a pneumococcal vaccination.

RSV poses a serious risk to older adults in long-term care, highlighting the need for effective outbreak management and infection control strategies.