APhA¿s Immunization Handbook provides numerous guidelines, tips, and resources for building and sustaining a successful immunization practice. Written in a concise and quick look-up format, this handy resource is an essential tool for the busy pharmacist. Key Features: ¿Up to date CDC Immunization Schedules ¿Frequently asked questions ¿Billing for the vaccine product and administration ¿Information on 22 vaccines and vaccine products

As policies and laws related to vaccination change, pharmacists have increased opportunities to educate and vaccinate persons in their community. And with changes in available vaccines, immunization schedules, and dosing and administration recommendations, immunizing pharmacists have a responsibility to stay informed. This fourth edition of Immunization Handbook for Pharmacists (previously titled APhAs Immunization Handbook) provides practical and timely updates for pharmacists and pharmacy staff who are involved in pharmacy-based immunization services. Updated throughout, the 20 chapters present a step-by-step process for developing and implementing immunization services.

APhAs Immunization Handbook, 2nd edition, has been thoroughly revised and updated. Written in a concise and quick look-up format, this essential resource provides numerous guidelines, tips, and resources for building and sustaining a successful immunization practice. Key Features: Up-to-date Centers for Disease Control and Prevention immunization schedules. Revised vaccine billing information, codes, and resources. Updated vaccine product information. Updated vaccine safety information. Frequently asked questions.

The AAP's authoritative guide on preventing, recognizing, and treating more than 200 childhood infectious diseases. Developed by the AAP's Committee on Infectious Diseases as well as the expertise of the CDC, the FDA, and hundreds of physician contributors.

An authoritative, user-friendly guide to vaccination. Easy to navigate yet replete with up-to-date information, the "Purple Book" contains practical advice and background for the practitioner on vaccine infrastructure, standards and regulations, business aspects of vaccine practice, general recommendations, schedules, special circumstances, and how to address a patient's concerns about vaccines. Specific information about vaccine-preventable diseases, the rationale for vaccine use, and available products is included. The book is targeted to pediatricians, family practitioners, internists, obstetricians, residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

The Vaccine Handbook has a simple purpose- to draw together authoritative information about vaccines into a simple and concise resource that can be used in the office, clinic, and hospital. Not an encyclopedia or scientific textbook, The Vaccine Handbook gives practical advice and provides enough background for the practitioner to understand the recommendations and explain them to his or her patients. For each vaccine, the authors discuss the disease and its epidemiology, the vaccine’s efficacy and safety, and the practical questions most frequently asked about the vaccine’s use. The authors also discuss problems such as allergies, breastfeeding, dosing intervals and missed vaccines, and immunocompromised individuals. This handbook is also available electronically for handheld computers. See Media listing for details.

The "Purple Book" is an authoritative, user-friendly guide to almost everything related to immunization. Easy to navigate yet replete with up-to-date information, this handy resource contains practical advice and background on vaccine program infrastructure, standards and regulations, business aspects of vaccine practice, general recommendations, schedules, special circumstances, and how to address the concerns. Specific information about vaccine-preventable diseases, the rationale for vaccine use, and available products is included. The new edition is replete with useful information about COVID-19 vaccines as well as updates on other new vaccines and routine recommendations for 2022. The book is targeted to pediatricians, family practitioners, internists, obstetricians, residents, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. The Purple Book is one-stop shopping for everything you need to know in using vaccines to prevent disease and preserve health.

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