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Pneumococcal Vaccine Rates Low Despite Updated Recommendations

Drug Topics

In 2022, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) published updated pneumococcal vaccine recommendations. In 2022, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) published updated pneumococcal vaccine recommendations. The study cohort included 6.8

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Pharmacist, Provider Partnership Can Help Increase RSV Vaccine Uptake

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Partnerships between community pharmacists and local primary care providers can help increase the uptake of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines, according to recent data published in the journal JAPhA Practice Innovations. Prevention of the disease was previously limited to palivizumab, a costly antibody. had comorbidities.

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Flu Vaccines Are a Go

Pharmacy Times

The shift away from thimerosal may increase the use of single-dose syringes, impacting vaccination practices in various healthcare settings. ACIP's recommendations are increasingly significant for pharmacies, influencing vaccination planning, billing, and patient care activities.

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V116 Well-Tolerated With Broad Immune Responses in Pneumococcal Vaccine-Naïve Older Adults

Pharmacy Times

The vaccine showed superior immune response for unique serotypes compared to PPSV23, with higher OPA titers. Insights from the Japanese study can inform global pneumococcal vaccination strategies for older adults at increased risk. 1 Older adults are at increased risk of invasive pneumococcal disease.

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From Pharmacy Counters to Classrooms: Building Confidence in Back-to-School Vaccinations

Pharmacy Times

Parental vaccine hesitancy, fueled by misinformation and logistical barriers, contributes to lower immunization rates and increased exemption rates. Parental vaccine hesitancy, fueled by misinformation and logistical barriers, contributes to lower immunization rates and increased exemption rates.

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Expanding Pneumococcal Vaccinations to Healthy Adults Aged 50 to 64 Years Offers Significant Health, Economic Benefits

Pharmacy Times

Expanding use of the 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV15) or 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) to all United States adults aged 50 to 64 years would result in modest budget increases over a 3-year period.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Gaps in Pneumococcal Vaccination in Medicare Enrollees, But Lowered Overall Uptake

Pharmacy Times

Increased awareness of infectious diseases during the pandemic may have improved vaccine uptake among Medicare enrollees, while service reductions and vaccine hesitancy affected Medicaid enrollees.