Robert Calandra

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It May Be Harder to Get a Flu Vaccine This Year

You may need to wait a bit longer to get your flu shot this year. Demand is high.

Don't Expect Many Candy Seekers on Halloween

Halloween is yet another tradition disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic - for both children who enjoy trick-or-treating, and adults who love costume parties.

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Another 2020 Milestone: Firearm Sales

Since the COVID-19 shutdown in March, followed by the collapse of the economy and the civil unrest after the death of George Floyd, firearm sales have shot up dramatically.

What the Coronavirus Mouthwash Study Really Said

Don't count on using mouthwash to ward off COVID-19. A study out of Penn State said that some mouthwashes can kill some coronaviruses - but it didn't study the virus that causes this infection.

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Political Pressure or No, Most of Us Trust the FDA

Despite concerns that the White House may be interfering, 71% of Americans from both parties still trust the FDA will be careful to ensure a vaccine is safe and effective.

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Pharmacy Techs Take on More Tasks During Flu Shot Season

Pharmacies are gearing up for a busy flu vaccine season - and preparing for the COVID-19 vaccine that they hope will come sooner than later.

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Prescription Drugs From Canada? Not So Fast

The President said he's making arrangements so people in the US can get prescription drugs from Canada. Pharmacists - and the Canadian government - say "not so fast."

School Meals Program Extended Through School Year

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is allowing summer meal program operators to continue serving free meals to children for this whole school year.

Seniors to Get COVID-19 Vaccine for Free, CMS Says

Once a COVID-19 vaccine is approved, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will make it available to seniors at no cost.

10 Heart Meds Given on Discharge? To Seniors? Yes

More than 50% of older adults hospitalized with heart failure go home with double the number of medications. Polypharmacy can cause adverse interactions.