COVID-19

Researchers determined the impact COVID-19 interventions had on Danish children’s incidence of RSV, influenza, and invasive pneumococcal disease.

ACIP also discusses COVID-19 epidemiology as well as safety and efficacy for the COVID-19 vaccines.

In a retrospective study of obesity-related mortality, researchers explored US death trends before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The conflicting information and abrupt changes are likely to contribute to a lack of trust and confidence in health care, Lauren Angelo, PharmD, MBA, said.

The new approval is in line with recommendations that suggest booster vaccination for older adults and patients aged 12 to 64 with at least 1 or more underlying risk factors.

Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine has been available in the US under emergency use authorization since July 2022.

However, patients should still be monitored for potential serious adverse effects, as investigators identified potential new concerns.

Conflicting study findings show various associations between asthma and COVID-19; further data are needed.

As pharmacists adapt to patient needs, pharmacists' mental wellness remains critical.

Pharmacists can help manage complications from long COVID-19, as no medications can treat it.

Community pharmacies have a clear role in public health, as they manage ongoing services and take on a more significant role as immunizers.

As information changed rapidly, pharmacists quickly adapted their strategies by leveraging social media for updates to patients.

Tom DePietro, PharmD, owner of DePietro's Pharmacy, highlights the deep community connections that enabled the pharmacy to respond effectively to the pandemic.

Jade Ranger, co-owner and pharmacist of the Prescription Shoppe, discusses how her pharmacy put patients first during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jade Ranger, PharmD, co-owner and pharmacist at the Prescription Shoppe, discussed administering vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jeffery Goad, PharmD, MPH, president of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic 5 years later.

The most commonly reported symptoms of long COVID include neurological, muscular, respiratory, and psychological.

Ensitrelvir demonstrated a 67% relative risk reduction of developing symptomatic COVID-19 in household contact patients.

COVID-19 vaccination before a SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with a 75% reduced likelihood of long COVID symptoms that impact daily functioning among patients between the ages of 5 and 17 years.

Researchers compared hospitalization and mortality outcomes of older adults with and without restricted access to nirmatrelvir-ritonavir.

The increased risk of symptoms only includes respiratory-related symptoms or brain fog.

The next-gen molecular Metrix was given emergency use authorization for its ability to test for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A and B viruses.

In their exploration of 2 separate respiratory virus seasons, researchers examined the severity of illness for SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus.

Researchers compared simultaneous and sequential administration of the mRNA COVID-19 and inactivated influenza vaccines.

A study found that of 110 patients with long COVID, over half reported decreased QOL due to pain, discomfort, anxiety, or depression.

Using the DASH Rapid PCR System, providers can yield test results in under 1 minute of hands-on time.

Researchers explored ideas of simplifying the vaccination process to yield higher rates of adult immunization, similar to that of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Authors concluded that that the benefit of the vaccine in preventing long COVID is due mainly to the fact it mitigates the risk of infection.

The effectiveness of remdesivir was consistent among patients who received any form of supplemental oxygen and across all age groups in the study.