Immunizations

The Austin Public Health department of Austin, Texas has become the nation’s first health department recipient of the firm’s Exemplary Provider Certification program for Immunization and Testing Services.

This allocation effort is a part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination, which includes Good Neighbor Pharmacy.

The FDA authorized a second booster dose in adults aged 50 years old and older and for those aged 12 years old and older with compromised immune systems.

Moderna said that it will submit a request for authorization of a 25 μg two-dose primary series of mRNA-1273 for children aged 6 months old to under 6 years old to the FDA, EMA and other global regulators in the coming weeks.

Thirty-five generic manufacturers have signed agreements with the MPP to produce low-cost, generic versions of Pfizer’s oral COVID-19 treatment nirmatrelvir in combination with ritonavir for 95 low- and middle-income countries.

The services, made possible under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act, relate to COVID-19 tests, vaccinations and therapeutics, childhood vaccinations, and flu vaccinations.

The “test to treat” initiative enables people to get tested for COVID-19 at a pharmacy, and if they’re positive, receive antiviral pills on the spot at no cost.

Ahead of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing on the pandemic’s lessons, NACDS is urging Congress to keep in mind the role pharmacies and pharmacists have played.

Respondents gave pharmacies the highest ratings for ease of access among an array of healthcare destinations.

The COVID-19 One-Year Vaccine report outlines Walmart’s efforts to keep communities safe and healthy amid the pandemic.

At the request of the FDA, the companies have submitted available data on the safety and efficacy of two 3 µg doses as part of a three-dose primary series for children aged 6 months old to 4 years old.

NACDS president and CEO Steve Anderson advises consumers on how pharmacies and their teams are working to help maximize the success of the upcoming COVID-19 OTC test program.