VFC Vaccines for Children

March 15, 2023

Recent statistics reveal that the United States has 27,849 pharmacies and drug stores. Pharmacies play a pivotal role in healthcare, dispensing medications to the public. While some medication is to heal an ailment, others are a matter of life and death. Pharmacies ensure that the right person gets the right medicine when needed. They are responsible for

September 2, 2022

According to the CDC, recent statistics reveal how many children have eight important vaccination doses by the age of 24 months. The highest percentages are among doses for MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, and Chickenpox or Varicella, with over 90% of children 24 months and under who have it. A digital data logger is

February 25, 2021

Vaccine temperature monitoring is crucial when it comes to storing any vaccine. Storing the vaccine properly protects its ultimate potency. Think about it this way, nobody wants a vaccine that doesn’t have full capability. COVID-19 is rampant in America. It is important now more than ever to make sure that all vaccines are in their

December 10, 2020

Vaccine distribution is far more than administering a vaccine to a patient. From the manufacturer to the medical professional who handles the vaccine, every step of the process must be properly handled. One of the primary considerations is how a medical facility must store the vaccines. Some vaccines require refrigeration, while others require cold storage

November 5, 2020

As the world faces more threats from viruses than ever and scientists work diligently to create vaccines to help people against these diseases, it’s more important than ever to understand the proper storage of vaccines. Vaccines save lives by preventing people from getting diseases such as the flu, but their efficacy only works if they

July 17, 2020

The ideal temperature for most medications is between 68 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Although this average is around room temperature, different medications have different temperature requirements and recommendations. If medications aren’t kept at the proper temperature, a lot of things can go wrong. In fact, it could cause the medication to become completely altered or not

July 10, 2020

Treating patients can be rewarding for all medical professionals. But seeing a patient get sick or not respond to treatment is frustrating, especially if it could have been avoided. Vaccine monitoring can help your office ensure vaccines stay effective before you give them. If you want to give your patients the best care possible, you

March 3, 2020

What’s going to be the next big thing in the pharmacy arena? If you want to know, then you might want to attend the 2020 HOPA Pharmacist Conference. The 2020 HOPA Pharmacist Conference will help you keep up with the latest developments in hematology and oncology clinical trials, therapeutic regimens, treatment guidelines, and emerging technologies.  There are

December 16, 2019

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), programs that distribute vaccines for children (VFC) have saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of children around the world and prevented illnesses in millions of others. To save even more lives, it is crucial that we store vaccines in medical-grade refrigerators and freezers. It

January 11, 2019

In 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) changed the vaccine storage requirements for Vaccines for Children (VFC) program providers. The reason behind this change is clear. Review and access to temperature logs are critical. Without them, you cannot determine whether vaccines are at the correct temperature. Proper data logs are also essential for assessing