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Panelists discuss how ACIP's decision to lower the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine age recommendation from 65 to 50 years was supported by evidence showing that 33-54% of adults aged 50-64 already had risk factors for vaccination, nearly 90% of those hospitalized with pneumococcal disease in this age group had at least one risk condition, mortality (..)
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.
Despite FDA-approved vaccines, only 16.4% of adults aged 60 and older were vaccinated by February 2025, indicating low uptake. Despite FDA-approved vaccines, only 16.4% of adults aged 60 and older were vaccinated by February 2025, indicating low uptake.
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.
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.
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. 1,2 A particular disease burden is present for Black Americans.
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.
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For pharmacists with the will, time and support to get involved in clinical research, the benefits are many not only for them, but also for their patients, teams and hospitals. With a workforce under pressure, getting involved in clinical trials and pilot research projects might be the last thing on hospital pharmacists minds.
RSV vaccines are recommended for older adults and those with specific health conditions, with options like Arexvy, mResvia, and Abrysvo available. RSV vaccines are recommended for older adults and those with specific health conditions, with options like Arexvy, mResvia, and Abrysvo available.
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The injection's room-temperature stability and compatibility with automated dispensing cabinets facilitate integration into hospital workflows. The study authors noted that sepsis is also a leading cause of death and hospitalization that often requires antibiotic administration.
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This retrospective study assessed data from pharmacists involved in anti-infective consultations at a 2100-bed tertiary general hospital,” they continued. “It For health care expenditures, pharmacists assisted in an average cost reduction of 69% for antimicrobial therapy and 58% lower hospitalization costs. References 1.
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