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ACIP votes to revise MMR vaccine recommendations

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has approved revisions to the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine recommendations for individuals with HIV infection, for those with evidence of immunity, and for those at high risk who have been exposed to measles, according to a report published by Medscape Medical News. » More

Continuing Education

New CPE Series: November activity available now

Welcome to the third activity of our CPE series: Medication Therapy Management (MTM) in Patients with Diabetes, which has been designed for pharmacists who take care of patients with diabetes. You can earn up to 14 credits from September 2012-March 2013 with 7 monthly knowledge-based activities. The November activity will cover oral antidiabetes agents and noninsulin injectables for diabetes care.

To read and print the article with TEST QUESTIONS, click here. To proceed to the online exams and earn up to 2 CPE credits, click here to login.

Announcement: Welcome to the new user registration process. This new process requires all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide or update their NABP e-Profile ID in order to electronically keep track of CPE credits from ACPE-accredited providers. If you have not done so, you can obtain your NABP e-Profile ID now at www.MyCPEmonitor.net. This profile will enable you to have one login for all the NABP programs and services you will need throughout your career.

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Web program aids blood pressure control

An automated online self-management program may help employees with prehypertension or hypertension achieve adequate blood pressure control, according to a study published in the October issue of American Heart Journal. » More

NACDS Foundation supports Million Hearts initiative

Thousands of patients who attended one of 65 health fairs held throughout the United States were educated about the ABCS of heart health, thanks to $35,000 in grant money from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation. » More

Smoking cessation before 40 cuts high mortality risk

Smoking cessation before the age of 40 reduces the excess risk of lung cancer mortality and overall mortality by 90% compared to individuals who continue to smoke, according to a prospective study of women in the United Kingdom followed for 12 years.
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