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Clinical

›› Ask the Experts: Nicotine conjugate vaccines: A novel approach in smoking cessation
February 09, 2012 - Indications of successfully designed nicotine vaccines could include prophylactic use to prevent nicotine addiction, reduction of smoking frequency in preparation for a quit attempt, or, most promisingly, relapse prevention in abstinent smokers.

›› Expanded recommendations for HPV and hepatitis B vaccinations
February 01, 2012 - 2012 ACIP adult immunization schedule includes hepatitis B vaccination for adults younger than 60 years who have diabetes.

Practice/Management

›› Nine in 10 Americans eat too much sodium
February 07, 2012 - Prevalence of processed and prepared foods contribute to high sodium intake, CDC reports.

›› Weaver memorial set for February 17 in Minneapolis
January 24, 2012 - 1989 Remington medalist brought energy to ‘three careers.’

Policy/Advocacy

›› APhA to HHS: Include MTM in essential health benefits
February 07, 2012 - Association cites Surgeon General's endorsement of USPHS report.

›› AACP to host webinar on USPHS report February 9
February 02, 2012 - Lead author Giberson will discuss report, recommendations.

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APhA News

›› American Pharmacists Association Names 2012 One to One Patient Counseling Recognition Awardees
February 08, 2012

›› APhA Announces 2012 Immunization Champion Award Winners
February 08, 2012

›› APhA Announces Candidates for President-Elect, Trustees and Honorary President
February 08, 2012

›› Adverse drug event reporting system

RxEvent includes the following features:
– A simpler, standardized report form that makes reporting easy to complete
– An electronic confirmation notice and event ID number once finalized
– Management of the triage and followup process, which reduces unexpected interruptions and “phone tag” for the user

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