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Each October, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA)celebrates the accomplishments of pharmacists and their ever increasing role on the patient care team. The month focuses on educating patients, the public, policy makers, and other healthcare professionals about the...

Evidence for the health benefits of breast feeding have led to an increase in breastfeeding mothers. Breast milk is the natural first food for babies.

It provides all the energy and nutrients that the infant needs for the first months of life (WHO). It is essential to store...

Earlier this year, Hancock Physician’s Network (HPN) set out to improve their vaccine program through the implementation of temperature monitoring and medical-grade refrigeration. The goal was to standardize and optimize the vaccine program across the entire network. HPN has...

Getting an annual flu vaccine is the number one way to protect yourself and others from the flu. Not only does flu vaccination reduce illnesses, it can also reduce unwanted doctors’ visits, missed work and school, as well as prevent hospitalizations from severe cases of the...

Expectant moms, their babies, and even those who will be around their babies, may need vaccines. Vaccines help protect mother and baby against serious diseases. It is safe for expectant mothers to receive vaccines right after giving birth, and while breastfeeding. Healthcare...

The need for young children to get vaccinated goes unspoken, and there is an increased emphasis on adult vaccinations, but what about pre-teens and teens ages 11-18? Preteen and teen years are a great time to check in and see what vaccinations should be administered. This is...

When most people think of vaccinations, they think of teary eyed babies and children, but vaccinations are not just for kids. Vaccination is just as important for adults as it is children, yet many adults are not optimally vaccinated.

The National Public Health Information Coalition has created an extensive toolkit to help you promote National Immunization Awareness Month. This toolkit was created to promote the importance of immunizations during National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), which occurs...

The World Health Organization (WHO) convenes technical consultations in February/March and September each year to recommend viruses for inclusion in influenza vaccines for the northern and southern hemisphere  influenza  seasons, respectively. 

If vaccines are not stored under appropriate conditions, they may lose potency or become inactivated, meaning the vaccine will not provide optimal protection from preventable disease.