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Pneumococcal Vaccine Patient Education: What Pharmacists Should Know and Share

Drug Topics

Panelists discuss how pharmacists should educate patients about pneumococcal vaccines by providing current vaccine information statements (VIS) updated May 29, 2025, explaining common adverse effects like injection site reactions and mild systemic symptoms as normal immune responses, conducting thorough pre-vaccination screening for moderate-to-severe (..)

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Building Patient Trust: Identifying Patients Eligible for Pneumococcal Vaccination

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Panelists discuss how pharmacists can systematically identify eligible patients through team-based approaches involving technicians and student pharmacists who can query databases by age (50+) and high-risk conditions or medications, while addressing common barriers identified in research including insurance coverage, patient willingness, eligibility (..)

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Q&A: Expert Discusses Impact of New ACIP Member Changes and Vaccine Recommendations

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As concerns mount over potential shifts in vaccine recommendations, Deanna Tran, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, advocates for rigorous data assessment and patient-centered communication strategies.

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Q&A: Pharmacist Highlights Challenges in Vaccine Information Navigation Amid Changing Recommendations

Drug Topics

Drug Topics: What will be the likely impacts of this change that pharmacists will need to communicate with their patients?

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine.

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What does Integrated Marketing Communications Mean in Pharma?

Pharma Marketing Network

Introduction In todays complex healthcare environment, what does it truly mean to practice Integrated Marketing Communications in pharma? This article explores how Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) drives brand cohesion, regulatory clarity, and market growth within the pharmaceutical industry.

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Q&A: Expert Highlights Importance of Trusted Sources for Vaccine Information

Drug Topics

Further, she underscored the need for continued patient education, transparent communication, and a commitment to evidence-based medical guidance in an increasingly complex health care environment. Health care professionals emphasize patient education and reliable information in the evolving vaccine recommendation landscape.

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