Jill Sederstrom is a Contributing Editor
Researchers Exploring Oral Flu Vaccine and Treatment Options
Biotech companies join forces to develop oral flu vaccines.
Survey Finds 45% Of Americans Have Some Doubt About Vaccine Safety
Lack of trust in vaccines abetted by online articles and past wrongdoing by the drug industry.
Potential Recommendation Change for Pneumococcal Vaccine Could Impact Older Adults
Changes to vaccine recommendations for older adults may mean they have to pay for pneumococcal vaccine themselves.
Researchers Are Creating New Vaccine to Target Opioid Addiction
Virus-like particle research could lead to a vaccine against opioid addiction.
Proposed North Carolina Bill Could Increase Pharmacists' Immunizing Abilities
North Carolina working to expand the number of vaccines pharmacists can administer.
Scientists Are One Step Closer to Needleless Hepatitis B Vaccine
Medical researchers and physicists are collaborating on oral vaccine research.
Facebook Takes Steps to Reduce Vaccine Misinformation
Facebook plans to reduce the ranking of groups and pages that spread misinformation about vaccines.
Common Food Additive May Impair Immune Response to Flu Vaccine
A study found that flu vaccines were less effective in mice given the food preservative tert-butylhydroquinone
How to Be Competitive When Offering New Services
Success depends on marketing, relationship building.
Setting Up a Full-Service Vaccination Clinic
Boost revenue, drive prescription volume, and promote patient care services.
Early Planning is Key to Retirement and Succession
It's a seller's market for those looking to transition or divest; buyers must consider profit and continuity in addition to price.
Amid Shortage Concerns at Pharmacies, Manufacturer Is Increasing Shipments of Shingles Vaccine
Shingrix is in short supply due to high demand, so the maker is upping the supply.
Misconceptions about Flu Vaccine Abound While Many Pharmacies Don't Report Vaccinations to Primary Care Physicians
Misconceptions about the risks and benefits of the seasonal flu vaccine are at a three-year high.
Developing Alternative Communication Strategies Could Avoid HIPAA Violations
HIPAA violations can result in financial and legal penalities, and the methods of committing a violation continue to grow.
Methods for Elderly Medication Management
Recognize senior challenges to develop better pharmacy strategy and counseling services.
Vaccine to Prevent Recurring Strokes Shows Early Promise
Research in mice has found that a vaccine may be able to help prevent the recurrence of strokes.
Some Doctors Charging for Medical Vaccination Exemptions
A study of vaccination exemptions in kids found that some doctors are charging anti-vaccine parents for them.
States hope to improve vaccination rates in low-income families using state registries.
New Vaccine Platform Could Reduce Production and Storage Costs by 80%
Combination live attenuated and DNA vaccine development could simplify vaccine production, lowering costs.
How to Prevent the Top 4 Medication Errors
Drug errors generally fall into one of four categories-here's how the experts say those errors can be eliminated.
Study: HPV Vaccine Does Not Increase Risk of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
A retroactive study finds no connection between HPV and other vaccines and primary ovarian insufficiency.
Adult Vaccination Rates Could Improve if Insurance Covered Pharmacy Shots
There could be significant gains in adult vaccination rates if Insurers were required to cover vaccinations in pharmacies
Community Pharmacists Can Play Key Role in Improving Adult Vaccination Rates if Obstacles Are Overcome
Common Tuberculosis Vaccine Significantly Reduces A1c levels in Patients with Diabetes
Pharmacogenomics and the Future of Pharmacy
Why it’s vital for pharmacists to learn about this emerging field.
The 3 Keys to a Successful Genetic Testing Program
Interested in pharmacogenomics? Here’s how you can get started.
Animal Study Finds Two Malaria Vaccines Are Better Than One
Using two experimental malaria vaccines together reduces the infection rate by 91%
Nonmedical Vaccine Exemptions Are on the Rise in Some States
The number of vaccine exemptions for nonmedical reasons is rising in 12 states.
Fasting Diet Could Raise Risk of Developing Diabetes
Diets that involve fasting could impair the action of insulin and increase the risk of developing diabetes.
Metformin Can Be a Choice for Type 2 Diabetes Patients with Kidney Disease
Some patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease can be safely treated with metformin.