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

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In an interview, Cherokee Layson-Wolf, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, professor of practice, sciences, and health outcomes research at the University of Maryland, explored the evolving landscape of vaccine recommendations, emphasizing the critical role pharmacists play in guiding patients through complex medical information.

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

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In an interview on vaccine recommendations, health care professionals expressed growing concerns about the changing landscape of medical information dissemination. Health care professionals emphasize patient education and reliable information in the evolving vaccine recommendation landscape.

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Iowa Bill Adding Transparency, Accountability to PBM Practices

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link] Recent Videos Related Content Q&A: Expert Highlights Importance of Trusted Sources for Vaccine Information Ashley Gallagher ; Laura Knockel, PharmD, BCACP July 6th 2025 Article Health care professionals emphasize patient education and reliable information in the evolving vaccine recommendation landscape.

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Increased COVID-19 Testing Skewed Understanding of Respiratory Disease Trends

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image credit: Drobot Dean / stock.adobe.com READ MORE: ACIP Votes to Expand RSV Vaccine Recommendation to Include Adults 50 Years and Older Along with older adults over 65, children too are deemed at risk of contracting respiratory illnesses; a risk that was significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.