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FDA Grants Fast Track Designation for Potential Bird Flu Vaccine

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The designation addresses the unmet need for prevention of H5N1, which remains a global health risk, and a phase 1 trial of the vaccine was initiated in November 2024.

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Closing the Historic Routine-Vaccination Gap

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Pharmacists can play a key role in helping to improve backsliding vaccination rates.

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Research Praises Shingles Vaccine Efficacy

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The shingles vaccine appears to confer long-term immunity, according to research.

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Expert Discusses Vaccine Hesitancy, Vaccine Myths | APhA 2025

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Lauren Angelo, PharmD, associate dean for academic affairs at Rosalind Franklin University, explains common misconceptions and myths about vaccines.

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What Impacts Adult Vaccination?

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Adult vaccine uptake lags and understanding the reasons could be important.

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Respiratory Vaccine Recommendation Updates from the Past Year | APhA 2025

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Jean-Venable Goode, BSPharm, PharmD, and Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, presented on the most notable vaccine updates from the past year and how they impact pharmacy practice.

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Vaccination Key to Preventing COVID-19 Hospitalizations Among Children

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A study found that children aged 6 months or younger who are not eligible for vaccination were at the highest risk for hospitalization due to SARS-CoV-2.

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