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RZV Series More Likely to Complete With Pharmacist Intervention
Studies have established that being contacted by a pharmacist makes it more likely that patients will complete the two-dose recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) series. What remains unclear, however, is how cost-effective that is. Here is more information. |
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Supplement Proposed to Improve Vaccine Effect in Older Adults
Vaccines tend to be less effective in older adults than in younger people. A study suggests that a supplement now promoted to protect against neurodegeneration and cognitive decline could play a role in enhancing the protective effects of vaccine. Find out why the authors believe spermidine might have that effect. |
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Vaccines Especially Essential for Patients With Asplenia, Hyposplenia
Pharmacists can help educate patients with asplenia or hyposplenia about the importance of getting vaccines and boosters, in some cases. A new article explains that those without spleens or with nonfunctioning organs are at much higher risks of infections from others and of poor outcomes when they get sick. Here are more details. |
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