Vaccines

A young patient, aged 11 months, suffered a stroke after being infected with the varicella zoster virus, commonly known as chickenpox.

With flu season around the corner, hospitals and other health care facilities will soon be encouraging staff members to protect themselves from the virus with an annual vaccine.

Researchers estimated whether a hepatitis C vaccine could reduce transmission of the virus among injection drug users, even without providing complete immunity.

The CDC and FDA are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections (cyclosporiasis) linked to McDonald’s salads.

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

An experimental HIV-1 vaccine regimen was well-tolerated and produced immune responses against HIV in humans and rhesus monkeys.

New study results indicate that an experimental mosaic HIV vaccine may have the potential to protect against a wide-range of global HIV strains.

Varicella-zoster virus can develop into or present as herpes zoster ophthalmicus. Clinicians need to initiate oral antiviral therapies within 72 hours of the onset of ocular involvement.

An investigational anti-cancer vaccine will be paired with nivolumab to determine whether the combination therapy will improve survival in patients with the disease.

Patients with type 1 diabetes who received a generic vaccine had normal blood sugar levels 8 years later.

The 2017-2018 flu season was severe, resulting in 172 pediatric deaths across the country.

Summer vacations mean more questions on traveling. Prepare your patients with these simple tips.

A study published in The Consultant Pharmacist looks at the possibility that community pharmacies could increase pneumococcal vaccine uptake.

PaxVax, an independent specialty vaccine company, is developing the prophylaxis.

Pharmacies, and pharmacists across the nation need to be in a constant state of readiness for the next influenza pandemic outbreak.

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

Education efforts are underway to improve HPV vaccination rates.

Technicians in Idaho who undergo training are now able to adminster vaccines under the supervision of a pharmacist.

The recent resurgence of mumps in the United States may be linked to waning vaccine protection, according to a recent analysis.

In a session at APhA2018, the national president of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists, spoke about organizing events, such as a flu vaccine clinic or presentation.

The recipients of the 2018 APhA Immunization Champion Awards have been announced

When new vaccines enter the market, health care providers and patients always have questions about what to do.

In oral testimony before the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, urged immediate steps that can be taken to enhance the product of existing licensed influenza vaccines.

Despite signs that influenza activity is declining, overall activity remains elevated across most of the United States following this season’s peak in early February.