For mild infections, OTC products are most effective for symptom management because prescription treatment is not indicated. Asking the patient a few simple questions can narrow down which OTC options might be best. These questions could include, but are not limited to, the patient’s age, sympto...
27 GBS occurred in a 66-year-old man who also experienced a myocardial infarction, which was not considered related to administration of the RSVpreF vaccine; the patient experienced bilateral lower extremity weakness, and GBS symptoms resolved in approximately 6 months. A 66-year-old woman who ...
Along with considering the vaccination administration year-round as a 1-time dose, ACIP’s recommendation of “shared decision-making” is a note of import for pharmacists, as ACIP is clear in its recommendations that a long list of patient-specific at-risk conditions and circumstances can guide...