Immunization

Invasive pneumococcal disease is a cause of morbidity and mortality in the US, despite the availability of vaccination against the disease.

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.

Currently under development, the manufacturer’s investigational pandemic influenza vaccine is designed to target the H5 avian influenza virus, or bird flu.

Pharmacists play a critical role in vaccination and education for patients about the evolving infectious disease landscape.

During Viral Hepatitis Awareness Month, Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, joined Over the Counter to discuss hepatitis vaccines and the common trends pharmacists in this space should keep in mind.

V116 is noninferior to 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) for all 12 common serotypes and superior to 9 unique serotypes.

President of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, discusses how pharmacists can help improve hepatitis A and B vaccine rates across the country.

Approximately 67% of adults in the US know that vaccines do not cause autism in children, declining significantly from 74% in 2021.

Researchers estimate the cost-effectiveness of PCV24 in the older adult population compared with the currently accepted pneumococcal vaccine schedules in the US.

Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, discusses hesitancy for hepatitis vaccines and the necessary advice pharmacists can utilize to help patients manage these misconceptions.

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

Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, discusses hepatitis viruses and the current vaccination schedules available for patients to stay protected.

The investigators hope to pursue a human vaccine in order to improve upon the already existing vaccines.

Patients with psychosis, depression, and anxiety exhibit higher rates of vaccine hesitancy.

Brigid Groves, PharmD, MS, Vice President of Professional Affairs at APhA, discusses how the pharmacist’s role in immunization has adapted in recent history.

Vaccination changes serotype distribution from vaccine-type serotypes to nonvaccine-type serotypes.

Shingle vaccination is recommended for adults 50 years and older and for adults 19 years and older who have a weakened immune system due to disease therapy.

A conversation with Greg Mitchell, owner of United Drug Superstore in Hatch, New Mexico, at AAP 2025.

The findings support the need for improved vaccination coverage to prevent the resurgence of previously eliminated infectious diseases in the United States.

In a new survey, approximately one-third of respondents have heard that the MMR vaccine is more dangerous than being infected with the infection.

Investigators specifically analyze information on influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations.

Researchers explore trends from 2014 to 2022 among pediatric invasive pneumococcal diseases since introduction of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.

Crystal Hodge discusses being transparent about adverse effects of the MMR vaccine and educating patients about measles.

Crystal Hodge discusses R naughts and the measures of how contagious measles is.

The recommendation includes patients 12 years and older traveling to a country where there is a chikungunya outbreak or where there is an elevated risk for US travelers.