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

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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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FDA Grants Fast Track Designation for Potential Bird Flu Vaccine

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The designation addresses the unmet need for prevention of H5N1, which remains a global health risk, and a phase 1 trial of the vaccine was initiated in November 2024.

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Vaccines to Watch in 2024

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Moderna, Merck, and Pfizer-BioNTech are leading the charge with new vaccines for respiratory viruses in development.

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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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COVID-19 Infection Raises Heart Failure Risks, Underlines Vaccination Importance

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Research presented at CHEST 2024 outlined the heart failure risks associated with COVID-19 infection and emphasized the importance of vaccination to prevent adverse outcomes.

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Examining Pharmacists Role in the Current Vaccine Landscape

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Posters presented at the APhA 2024 Annual Meeting and Exposition discussed pharmacist barriers in pediatric immunizations, a novel meningococcal vaccine, and the need for inpatient reviews of vaccination history.

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Progress in Dermatology Paves the Way for Vaccine Development

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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.

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