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Episode 646: Does vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia have a “pre-VITT syndrome” ?

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss a possible syndrome that might herald vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia. Episode 646: Does vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia have a “pre-VITT syndrome” ? All 11 patients presented with severe headache 5 to 18 days after adenovirus vector vaccination.

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Episode 586: CDC Recommendations if a patient develops COVID-19 before 2nd vaccine dose

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss the CDC Recommendations if a patient develops COVID-19 before receiving the 2nd vaccine dose. Patients who get COVID-19 before their 2nd vaccine dose and are treated with a monoclonal antibody, and 2. This guidance also applies to people who get COVID-19 before getting their second dose of vaccine.

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What Pharmacists Should Know About Medicare Open Enrollment 2023

Digital Pharmacist

Below is a quick summary to help your eligible patients prepare: Medicare Part A: Hospital insurance that includes inpatient and overnight hospital care, skilled nursing facility services, nursing home care, hospice care, and home health services. Part D plans will also cover most vaccines, except for those covered in Part B.

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What Pharmacists Should Know About Medicare Open Enrollment 2024

Digital Pharmacist

Breakdown of Medicare Types and Coverage Below is a quick summary to help your eligible patients prepare: Medicare Part A: Hospital insurance that includes inpatient and overnight hospital care, skilled nursing facility services, nursing home care, hospice care, and home health services.

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Episode 927: Tetanus immune globulin

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss the use of tetanus immune globulin. Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Tetanus Immune Globulin can be part of successful tetanus post-exposure prophylaxis for certain patients as well as tetanus treatment. Peak concentrations are reached in 2 days and the half-life is 23 days.

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Episode 930: How does obesity affect SC and IM medication administration?

Pharmacy Joe

This could become of clinical significance in the administration of vaccines, benzodiazepines, and antipsychotics. If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How to respond to code blue, rapid response calls, and other medical emergencies. <–

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Episode 535: Tetanus immune globulin

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss the use of tetanus immune globulin. Episode 535: Tetanus immune globulin Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Tetanus Immune Globulin can be part of successful tetanus post-exposure prophylaxis for certain patients as well as tetanus treatment. Prevent toxin production 4.