With springtime fast approaching, certain “critters” will make their presence known via bites and stings. Insect bites and stings are common, and anyone who spends time outdoors is at risk.
Daniel L. Krinsky, RPh, MS
Iron, a mineral that is naturally present in many foods, added to some food products, and available as a dietary supplement, is an essential component of hemoglobin and myoglobin, two proteins that supply oxygen for metabolism.
Mary Warner
Older adult patients presenting for both the influenza and recombinant herpes zoster vaccine can receive these vaccinations together, according to CDC.
Maria G. Tanzi, PharmD
Both the adult and the child and adolescent 2020 immunization schedules are now available on CDC’s website following the release of the new recommendations from CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
APhA staff
Toxicologists, health care practitioners, and others are noticing an alarming trend as physicians have begun prescribing fewer opioids: Gabapentin prescriptions and subsequent misuse of the painkiller have increased.
Loren Bonner