Originally published by our sister publication Pharmacy Practice News
By Paige Clark, RPh
An estimated 9.4 million to 41 million cases of influenza occur each year in the United States, leading to 100,000 to 710,000 hospitalizations, and 4,900 to 52,000 deaths, according to the CDC. As pharmacists, we are often the first line of defense for our communities during outbreaks. In my more than 20 years as a pharmacist, I’ve seen many ways in which pharmacists engage meaningfully in our