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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. Of those, 38% had evidence of pneumococcal vaccination prior to January 2022.

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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.

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Passport to Protection: Best Practices for Travel Vaccines in the Pharmacy Setting

Drug Topics

Garofoli, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS, FAPhA Publication Article Drug Topics Journal Drug Topics May/June 2025 Volume 169 Issue 03 Pharmacy team members can help patients prepare for upcoming travels, ensuring they are up to date with the recommended vaccines for their locations. The first resource is the CDC’s Yellow Book.

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

Drug Topics

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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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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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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Progress in Dermatology Paves the Way for Vaccine Development

Drug Topics

With significant progress made in researchers’ understanding of dermatological diseases, a pathway has been made for the development of targeted vaccines, according to data published in Vaccines. 5 Throughout the past 10 years, development of vaccines for preventing skin diseases has made significant progress.