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April 2, 2013
Study shows increased incidence of celiac disease

A population-based study in Olmsted County, Minn., has shown an increase in the incidence of celiac disease, a digestive condition triggered by eating protein gluten.

March 25, 2013
FDA approves Novartis antibacterial treatment for cystic fibrosis

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a treatment for managing a type of bacterial infection in patients with cystic fibrosis.

March 21, 2013
Alcon launches mobile website

Alcon has launched a mobile website designed to facilitate dialogue between patients and pharmacists about eye and ear treatments, the company said.

March 21, 2013
Study finds norovirus leading cause of acute gastroenteritis in infants, young children as rotavirus declines

Norovirus has emerged as the leading cause of gastroenteritis - inflammation of the stomach and intestines - in children younger than 5 years, according to a new study.

March 11, 2013
Legislation would expand Texas pharmacists' vaccination ability

Legislation proposed in Texas' state legislature would expand the range of vaccines that pharmacists can administer to children.

December 21, 2012
FDA approves biotech drug for reducing symptoms of severe chickenpox infection

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for reducing the severity of chickenpox symptoms, the agency said.

November 19, 2012
Pfizer, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics partner in drug-discovery initiative

The drug-discovery division of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is teaming up with drug maker Pfizer to find new treatments for patients with the most common genetic mutation of the disease.

October 25, 2012
CDC recommends Tdap for pregnant women

A panel at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that pregnant women get vaccinated for whooping cough, the CDC said.

October 4, 2012
More than 60% never immunized against whooping cough, Walgreens study finds

While most adults in the United States believe immunizations are important, consumer sentiment doesn't always drive behavior, according to a new survey by Walgreens.

October 3, 2012
Sagent launches drug for apnea of prematurity in infants

Sagent Pharmaceuticals has launched a drug used to treat apnea of prematurity in infants, the drug maker said Wednesday.

October 2, 2012
Walgreens, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation partner on specialty pharmacy services

Walgreens will get a "significant" ownership stake in a specialty pharmacy that treats people with cystic fibrosis under a new deal with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the two announced Tuesday.

August 13, 2012
Pharmacists provide link in pertussis vaccination drive

The dramatic expansion in the number of pharmacists who can give vaccinations and the range of vaccinations they can deliver has occurred just as an epidemic of whooping cough has spread across the country.

August 7, 2012
NACDS: Pharmacists as vaccinators are key in battle against whooping cough

Reflecting the value of community pharmacy, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores is answering the call of public health authorities to promote vaccinations in the battle against whooping cough, also known as pertussis.

July 27, 2012
MinuteClinic readies for BTS season, fall sports practice

MinuteClinic, the walk-in medical clinics inside CVS/pharmacy stores in 25 states and the District of Columbia, is gearing up for the back-to-school season by reminding parents that it is a one-stop location where students can get their required vaccinations and sports and college physicals as four states issue new immunization mandates.

July 27, 2012
Retailers keep pertussis vaccinations simple

Physicians' offices already have enough on their plate that a wave of new appointments for pertussis vaccinations would overwhelm them. For that reason, it's essential that pharmacists and retail clinicians step in to ensure that kids, and especially adults, get vaccinated against the disease.

July 23, 2012
Pharmacists, retail clinicians have role to play in stopping pertussis epidemic

With pertussis rising at alarming rates across the country, now is a better time than ever for pharmacists to step in and do their part to quash the epidemic.

July 20, 2012
CDC: National pertussis rates are on the rise; agency urges pregnant women to get vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday held a press briefing regarding the growing number of whooping cough cases in Washington state, which, according to the CDC, is reflective of how pertussis cases are trending nationally.

June 25, 2012
Walgreens boosts pertussis vaccine supply amid Kan. outbreak

Walgreens is offering immunizations against whooping cough in Kansas as an epidemic of the disease spreads around the state, the retail pharmacy chain said.

June 13, 2012
Survey: Parents of newborns intimidated to ask friends, family to get Tdap vaccination

As health departments across the country report record numbers of pertussis cases, the results of a new survey of American adults released Wednesday revealed that most parents aren't asking adults close to their infants and young children to get an adult whooping cough booster vaccine, even though they do ask them to follow other basic precautions to safeguard their children's health.

May 29, 2012
CVS/pharmacy launches in-store campaign to support ALS, cystic fibrosis

CVS/pharmacy has announced the launch of a new in-store fundraising campaign, named Advancing Medical Research, to support medical research and help improve the quality of life for those living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and cystic fibrosis.

May 21, 2012
Pharmacists could be key to Wash. state fight against pertussis epidemic

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, once was among the most feared childhood diseases and was a frequent killer of young children. Today, it's mostly under control, a testament to the importance of vaccinations.

May 14, 2012
Reports: Washington state pertussis cases increased tenfold since May 2011

Budget cuts have added an extra challenge to the response of health authorities in Washington state to an epidemic of whooping cough, according to published reports.

May 8, 2012
Walgreens raises awareness around whooping-cough vaccine availability in Washington

With epidemic levels of whooping cough reported in the state of Washington that are creating the need for more immunizations resources, Walgreens on Tuesday announced that it is offering immunizations that provide protection against the highly contagious respiratory infection (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis-Tdap vaccine) at all of its 129 locations statewide.

April 23, 2012
Walgreens survey: 42% of U.S. adults lack knowledge about recommended vaccinations

It seems that many U.S. adults are unaware of what inoculations are government-recommended vaccinations, while more than half are not diligent about regular checkups with their primary care physician, according to a Walgreens survey.

April 20, 2012
CDC: Measles on the rise

Despite achieving measles elimination in 2000, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in its "Morbidity and Morality Weekly Report" that a total of 222 measles cases and 17 measles outbreaks were reported to the CDC last year, compared with a median of 60 cases and four outbreaks reported annually during the 2001-2010 period.

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