On July 1 of this year, pharmacists in Indiana will be able to administer certain vaccines to people over the age of 11 without a prescription. Pharmacist Gregg Russell wrote a Letter to the Editor of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette expressing these thoughts on the new... [continue reading]
Three bills that were recently introduced in the Texas legislature (Senate Bill 1013, House Bill 2938 and House Bill 2222) would expand immunization laws to allow Texas pharmacists to administer vaccines for children. The news is great for kids in Texas, as the state ranks below the... [continue reading]
Bruce Clayton is a professor of pharmacy practice and associate dean in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Butler University in Indiana. He wrote an op-ed that was featured in the Indianapolis Star discussing pharmacists’ efforts (and willingness) to improve vaccination rates. Clayton explains: “According... [continue reading]
Boston declared a public health emergency on Wednesday after this year’s strains of the flu virus killed more than 12 people. Arizona, Montana and South Dakota have all reported widespread flu. For those of you keeping count, that brings the total to 44 states. And even crazier... [continue reading]
Ever wonder what it would take to wipe out the flu? Research suggests that it would take about 80 percent of Americans getting their flu shot annually. Think about it. Currently only about 40% of the population in the U.S. gets a flu shot each year, but... [continue reading]