What’s Worse than Ebola? Seasonal Influenza: The Role of the Pharmacist in Prevention and Treatment

Professor and Chair

Pharmacy Practice Department

Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy

Birmingham, AL 

 

Wellness Manager

Martin’s Pharmacy

Richmond, VA

 

This activity has been designed to address the educational needs of pharmacists, including community-based and health-system pharmacists. This activity may be of benefit to other clinicians who care for patients with chronic diseases who may be at high risk for consequences of seasonal influenza.

 

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