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Maternal vaccination: rationale, recommendations and role of pharmacists 

Pharmacists can support expectant mothers by knowing the recommended vaccinations for pregnant women, the rationale for their use and promoting maternal vaccination at every opportunity.…

Published: 3 December 2024

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Dose adjustments of antimicrobials in patients with renal impairment

An overview of appropriate dosing of antimicrobials in patients with acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease and patients on dialysis.…

Published: 3 March 2023

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Dose adjustments of antimicrobials in patients with hepatic impairment

An overview of appropriate dosing of antimicrobials in patients with hepatic impairment.…

Published: 21 February 2023

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Understanding mRNA vaccine technologies

An outline of how mRNA vaccines work and how pharmacists can educate and advise other healthcare professionals and patients on their background, clinical uses and safety.…

Published: 1 March 2022

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How to address vaccine hesitancy

Despite the proven efficacy of vaccines, vaccine hesitancy is a growing problem. This article highlights how pharmacists and pharmacy teams can address vaccine hesitancy and allay patient concerns in the context of COVID-19 vaccines.…

Published: 13 April 2021

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Tetanus: symptoms, treatment and vaccination

Although most people in the UK will be vaccinated against tetanus as a child, immunity does not always persist into adulthood. It is important that pharmacists can recognise the symptoms and know the treatments available for this disease.…

Published: 7 April 2020

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Discussing the MMR vaccine with patients

As outlined in Public Health England’s ‘UK Measles and Rubella elimination strategy’, MMR vaccination needs to improve to achieve and maintain elimination in line with recommendations from the World Health Organization. …

Published: 9 January 2019