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Lilly’s antibody for COVID-19 protection starts nursing home trial

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While the world waits an effective coronavirus vaccine, Eli Lilly has started late-stage human testing an antibody drug as an alternative way to prevent viral transmission in high-risk locations. The post Lilly’s antibody for COVID-19 protection starts nursing home trial appeared first on.

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At What Age Should Children Get the Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine?

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A varicella vaccine (chickenpox vaccine) is available. Please continue reading to find out at what age children should get the chickenpox vaccine. The varicella vaccine became available in the US in 1995. The chickenpox vaccine now prevents approximately 3.5 Who needs chickenpox vaccination?

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Q&A: As RSV vaccine approvals loom, regulators need to devise vaccination strategies

Pharmaceutical Technology

After a long period of inactivity in RSV vaccine development , two pharmaceutical companies are now approaching regulatory decisions for their RSV vaccines. Both Pfizer and GSK have major approval decisions regarding the use of their RSV vaccines for older adults this May. What incentivises a country to cover a vaccine?

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Coronavirus pharma news roundup – 07/08/20

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The US government has selected a potential vaccine from Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline for its Operation Warp Speed COVID-19 vaccine development initiative, committing up to $2.1 Gillead lost $3.3bn in Q2, with the company blaming COVID-19 and its acquisition of immune-oncology company Forty Seven for the fall.

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COVID-19: Booster Doses – Part 2

The Infectious Pharmacist

In Booster Doses – Part 1 I wrote about some of the basics of booster doses and the need for “additional” doses (not booster doses) in patients with compromised immune systems. Today I’m going to talk about some of the rationale behind booster doses in patients with healthy immune systems. The vaccines are still highly effective.

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10 fact you must know – FLU SEASON 2020/2021

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It is expected to be that demand for flu vaccination service will be high this year. Additionally, eligibility criteria will be extended, for example, phased-out eligibility for free flu vaccination of those aged 50-64. This post is a summary of essential information about flu season 2020 and flu vaccination 2020/2021.

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What Pharmacists Should Know About Medicare Open Enrollment 2024

Digital Pharmacist

Breakdown of Medicare Types and Coverage Below is a quick summary to help your eligible patients prepare: Medicare Part A: Hospital insurance that includes inpatient and overnight hospital care, skilled nursing facility services, nursing home care, hospice care, and home health services.