(Carrick Pharmacy News) Total monkeypox case numbers continue to climb, but the rate of new infections may be slowing down. That’s likely to be good news for those who were afraid we might have another pandemic on our hands. As of the time of publication, 26,049 cases of monkeypox had been reported in the US, …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Myths about the flu shot are widespread, and these misconceptions often cause people to opt out of this important vaccine. It’s time to learn the truth about some common flu misconceptions. Below, we’ve broken down and explained six common flu vaccination myths. Myth 1: The flu shot will give me the flu. The …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) We talk a lot about COVID-19 prevention. But what about the treatments? There’s more than enough confusion on this topic. Let’s clear it up. Here are the COVID-19 treatments that are currently approved (fully approved or authorized for emergency use) by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) as of September 2022: …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) An antiviral drug may cut the risk of dying from COVID-19 by 79 percent in older adults, according to a new study. The drug in question is Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir). In addition to potentially reducing the risk of death, Paxlovid may reduce the risk of hospitalization by 73 percent in adults …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Most of the public health focus has been on COVID-19 for the past two years, but the flu is still around. Here’s how you can stay safe. The good news is that many of the steps you take to prevent the flu are the same types of steps you’re already taking to …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Pharmacists can now prescribe a potentially life-saving treatment for COVID-19. This new authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could improve access to Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir). From the beginning of the pandemic, pharmacists have played a key role in the fight against the virus, the FDA noted in a …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new vaccine for COVID-19. The FDA approved the new vaccine, called the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted, for emergency use in adults. Vaccines remain the most effective protection against COVID-19, and this new vaccine adds to the options Americans have to get vaccinated, …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Health officials are still searching for answers about a hepatitis outbreak that has affected children. While officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still do not have definitive answers to what might have caused the illnesses, they are examining a possible link between adenovirus infections and hepatitis infections in …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Listeria that appears to be tied to living in or visiting Florida. While the investigation was still underway and the link was not confirmed, officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said nearly all of the people who had become sick …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Lyme disease is a well-known risk tied to tick bites, so for those living in certain areas, a tick bite can be a nerve-racking experience. But there are ways to lower your risk. Lyme disease is transmitted through tick bites and can lead to fever, headaches, fatigue and a characteristic skin rash. …
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