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ACIP Panel Removal Sparks Concerns, Pharmacists Warn of More Vaccine Distrust

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Experts discuss the recent dismissal of all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a panel that provides guidance to the CDC on vaccine recommendations. This abrupt change has raised significant concerns within the health care community about the potential impact on vaccine trust and public health policy.

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Progress in Dermatology Paves the Way for Vaccine Development

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The search included articles between January 2013 and June 2024. 1 “In line with the goals of its Immunization Agenda 2030, WHO has identified a new list of 17 high-priority global endemic pathogens for vaccine research and development, of which skin pathogens account for at least 8, reinforcing the need for continued focus in this area.”

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Gut Microbiome Composition Could Be Linked With Risk of Cognitive Impairment

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They recommended approaching SDOH conversations with empathy, an understanding of community resources, and open communication with the health care team. 4 “We're talking about food security, we're talking about aging programs, we're talking about education, and community resources. Published 2024 Nov 25.

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Gaps Remain in MOUD Access Across Opioid Treatment Programs

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In the cross-sectional study, investigators used data from the 2018 to 2024 Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Tracking Repository. Importance of Communication in Buprenorphine Initiation | APhA 2025. However, data on low-dose initiation compared with traditional initiation is still limited. Drug Topics. March 18, 2025. Drug Topics.

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Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts

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From 1980 to 2024, the National Centers for Environmental Information reported 403 confirmed natural disaster events impacting weather or climate, totaling economic losses over $1 billion. One of the most recent natural disasters was the late-2024 and early-2025 Los Angeles wildfires.

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FDA Approves Widaplik for Treatment of Hypertension

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2024 Dec 10;84(24):2393-2403. Epub 2024 Aug 31. 2024 Oct 19;404(10462):1536-1546. Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Low-Dose Triple Single-Pill Combination Compared With Placebo for Initial Treatment of Hypertension. J Am Coll Cardiol. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2024.08.025. 2024.08.025. PMID: 39217570. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)01744-6.

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Bharat Biotech acquires licence for GSK’s Shigella vaccine development

Pharmaceutical Technology

The technology utilises outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) to deliver antigens, often eliminating the need for adjuvants while triggering the immune response. Discovered and developed by GSK’s global health team scientists, the GMMA technology is a low-cost platform ideal for creating vaccines in resource-limited settings.