A5090239315- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Travel-related health issues
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Malaria Research and Control
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Pharmaceutical Quality and Counterfeiting
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Intramuscular injections and effects
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Helminth infection and control
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Pharmacy and Medical Practices
- Pathogenesis and Treatment of Hiccups
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism
Chapman University
2003-2024
West Coast University
2018
University of Southern California
1997-2014
Southern California University for Professional Studies
2012
Western University of Health Sciences
2010
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
2003
<h3>PURPOSE</h3> Approximately 50,000 adults die annually from vaccine-preventable diseases in the United States. Most traditional vaccine providers (eg, physician offices) administer vaccinations during standard clinic hours, but community pharmacies offer expanded hours that allow patients to be vaccinated at convenient times. We analyzed types of vaccines administered and patient populations off-clinic a national pharmacy, their implications for vaccination access convenience....
Background. International travel poses a risk of destination-specific illness and may contribute to the global spread infectious diseases. Despite this, little is known about health characteristics pretravel healthcare US international travelers, particularly those at higher travel-associated illness. Methods. We formed national consortium (Global TravEpiNet) 18 clinics registered administer yellow fever vaccination. collected data regarding demographic characteristics, destinations, purpose...
Pretravel medication and vaccination recommendations receipt were compared between primary care providers (PCPs) without special training clinical pharmacists specializing in pretravel health.A retrospective chart review of patients seen for health services a pharmacist-run travel clinic (PTC) to PCPs at University Student Health Center. Vaccine/medication assessed consistency with national/international guidelines. Medical/pharmacy records queried determine the medications/vaccinations.The...
The authors' objective was to document 9-month and previously recommended 6-month treatment completion rates for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in a pharmacist-managed LTBI clinic community pharmacy on college campus, describe patient characteristics.Participants were university students diagnosed with LTBI.The authors conducted retrospective review of records from 2000 2006. Main outcome measures included rates, total isoniazid (INH) tablets taken, characteristics completers versus...
Although vaccination rates in children exceed 90% the United States, adults are vaccinated at far lower rates. In order to address this issue, additional community immunizers needed, and pharmacists an ideal position fill void.To explore issues barriers related implementation of a pharmacy-based adult vaccine benefit develop recommendations supporting pathway for expansion.A literature review on current environment surrounding vaccinations structured interviews were conducted inform expert...
Purpose. In California, the passage of SB493 in July 2013 was a milestone advancing pharmacy practice. Among other things, new legislation allows pharmacists to provide routine immunizations without protocol and furnish medications for international travelers conditions not requiring diagnosis. When developing pharmacist-run travel health service, consideration must be given multiple important factors, including pharmacist training, physician partnership, logistics, from scheduling...
Immunization screening forms are completed for each patient that is to be vaccinated in the pharmacy. Screening contain demographic and health questions, which used determine if a contraindicated receive vaccine. The objective responses questions on these can identify potential vaccine indications. De-identified data was retrospectively collected from 11 community pharmacies California Michigan included basic demographics, answers immunization vaccine(s) administered during visit. Advisory...
Pharmacists and pharmacies are highly visible accessible to the public have long been regarded as a source for immunization services in United States. As international travel continues increase grow popularity this country, there is pressing need expanded access preventative health including routine vaccinations medications prophylaxis or self-treatment of conditions that may be acquired overseas. In States, scope pharmacy practice expand incorporate these preventable varying degrees on...
OBJECTIVE: To report a case of reversible nonthrombocytopenic palpable purpura associated with metoclopramide. CASE SUMMARY: A 72-year-old white man was admitted for worsening over two-day period. Two days prior to admission, metoclopramide 10 mg orally three times per day started gastrointestinal condition. Upon all drugs were continued except Over the next two days, began resolve. Platelet count within normal limits on admission and patient developed no serious consequences because...