Two IDWeek 2026 studies link influenza vaccination to fewer ICU admissions in older adults and fewer emergency visits in children.
Feature|Articles|September 10, 2026
- September 2026
- Volume 92
- Issue 9
As Measles Cases Surge, Pharmacists Are Stepping Up to Close the Vaccination Gap
Fact checked by: Yasmeen Qahwash
With childhood immunization rates sliding and outbreaks accelerating, pharmacist-led counseling and vaccine administration can boost vaccination rates.
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In 2023, measles infected 59 patients in the US. In 2026, cases have risen to 2134—a 36-fold increase—only 6 months into the year (Figure 1).1
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