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February 22, 2013

CDC: Effectiveness of flu vaccine in seniors only 9%

This year's triumvirate influenza vaccine was less effective in seniors as compared to the general population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report."

October 15, 2012

New recommendations out for pneumococcal vaccine in high-risk adults

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has updated its recommendations for pneumococcal vaccine in high-risk adults.

October 11, 2012

CVS/pharmacy survey: Half of consumers say they won't get a flu shot

More than half of consumers say they do not plan to get a flu shot this season, according to a recent survey conducted by CVS/pharmacy.

June 7, 2012

CHPA recognized for its 'Up and Away and Out of Sight' PSA

The Consumer Healthcare Product's Association's Educational Foundation was recognized with two awards for its "Up and Away and Out of Sight" campaign, CHPA shared in an e-newsletter Tuesday.

April 18, 2012

Walgreens donates remaining flu shot inventory to Lao PDR

Walgreens on Wednesday donated 375,000 doses of seasonal flu vaccine to Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

April 16, 2012

CDC tracking influenza strain that especially could impact children under 10 years old

Children under the age of 10 years old may be especially susceptible to a new strain of influenza, according to an article published Friday in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report."

July 11, 2010

Cigarette use among high school students on slow decline

As many as 1-in-5 high school students are still smoking, according to a report published...