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Expanding Pneumococcal Vaccinations to Healthy Adults Aged 50 to 64 Years Offers Significant Health, Economic Benefits

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Expanding use of the 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV15) or 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) to all United States adults aged 50 to 64 years would result in modest budget increases over a 3-year period. 1,2 A particular disease burden is present for Black Americans.

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The Path to Cervical Cancer Eradication: Overcoming Barriers to HPV Vaccination

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The introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine marked a major turning point, contributing to nearly a 50% reduction in incidence rates and a 70% decrease in mortality since the 1950s. It is more sensitive in identifying high-risk HPV types, enabling earlier detection of potential cancer risk.

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Study Shows High-Dose Vitamin D Boosts Treatment Response in Breast Cancer

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Pharmacists Reimagine Myeloma Care With Insights from ASCO

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Lorundrostat Shows Clinically Meaningful Outcomes in Patients With CKD and Hypertension

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OTC Assessments With Recommendations and Counseling Should Be a Billable Encounter

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FDA Approves Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir for HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis

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