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Protecting Every Last Child: Fractional Dose and Polio Eradication

Polio is a crippling and potentially fatal infectious disease, mainly affecting children under five years old, and there is no cure. It is estimated that less than half the amount of vaccine is available to support the global demand, and this shortage is anticipated to continue for years to come. Details

The Value of Pharmacies Giving Flu Shots

Today it seems like there is a retail pharmacy on every corner across the country offering immunizations, but it wasn’t always this way. It wasn’t until 2010 when pharmacists in all 50 U.S. states were authorized to administer vaccinations. Details

Three Tips for Pharmacies to Prepare Now for the 2015-2016 Flu Season

Flu season in the United States begins in October and can last all the way through May. During this time, the flu virus circulates at elevated levels among the population. Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best way for people to reduce their chances of catching the flu and spreading it to others. Details

You have No Excuse Not to Get Your Flu Shot

It’s not uncommon for people to make up excuses to forgo their annual flu shot, but it’s time to put an end to these baseless justifications and commit to protecting ourselves and our communities against the flu. Details

Governor Hickenlooper Supports Colorado Technology, Receives PharmaJet Needle-Free Flu Shot

On September 22, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper got his flu shot and this year the process was a quick, easy and comfortable experience. Governor Hickenlooper, along with the Executive Director for the Colorado Department of Public Heath and Environment Dr. Larry Wolk, received the influenza vaccination using PharmaJet’s Needle-Free Injector. PharmaJet’s needle-free technology to deliver flu shots is the first of its kind to get approval from the Food and Drug Administration. Details

Vaccines and their Significant Impact on Human Lives and Public Health

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that the vaccinations given to infants and young children in the past 20 years alone will prevent 322 million illnesses and save 732,000 lives just in the United States. Details

2013-2014 Flu Season Recap

The 2013-2014 flu season began in early October 2013 and ran through late May 2014. During that time, flu outbreaks peaked at the end of December, which is determined by the number of hospitalizations and reports of influenza like symptoms tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Details

Unreported Needlestick Injuries

In the United States, 600,000-800,000 needlestick injuries are documented each year, yet studies have indicated that oftentimes these incidents go unreported.1 This begs the question: How truly prevalent are these events in the healthcare industry and why are they going undocumented? Details

The Most Significant Medical Innovations of the Past 20 Years

While medical innovations have progressed dramatically over the previous century, the last 20 years specifically have resulted in monumental advancements that substantially increased medical care standards and improved overall global health. In this article, we outline what we believe to be the four most significant medical innovations of the past 20 years. Details

Cost of Needle Injections

For healthcare providers, the cost of administering vaccines goes beyond the price of the needle and syringe. To provide immunizations, facilities often need to pay for specialty training, sharps management and disposal, and costly testing and treatment for needlestick injuries. Details