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Recommended Immunizations for Seniors

Published on August 6, 2012 by in Ask The Pharmacist, Vaccines

It is approaching that time of year again – flu season.  Flu season can begin as early as October and in some years, continue into May.  So now is a good time to readdress the importance of the influenza vaccine, and while we’re at it, discuss all the vaccines that are recommended by the Centers

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About Miki Finnin, Pharm. D., BCPS, CGP

Dr. Finnin is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, licensed in Oklahoma and Minnesota, and the founder and owner of Medication Advisors.

 
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Zostavax (The Shingles Drug) Update

Published on April 10, 2012 by in In The News, Vaccines

Good News! Zostavax, the shingles vaccine, has been proven effective at reducing the risk of developing shingles in the 50 to 59 year old population! Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful, blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. After you get chickenpox, the virus remains inactive (becomes dormant) in

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About Andy Hayes

Hello, my name is Andrew Hayes, but you can call me Andy the Intern. I am in my final months of pharmacy school and will graduate in May 2012. I grew up in Coweta, Oklahoma and was active in football and basketball. I graduated high school in 2005 from Summit Christian Academy in Broken Arrow, where I met my beautiful wife, Christian. From there, I went to Tulsa Community College and then onto Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) for pharmacy school. Here I am, 7 years later, about to receive my Doctor of Pharmacy degree. I really enjoy taking care of patient’s medications and making sure everyone knows why they are taking medicine and how to properly take the medicine. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at Contact_Andrew_Hayes@yahoo.com.

 
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New Tdap recommendation

Published on March 13, 2012 by in Vaccines

I know when I was a kid I hated going to the doctor to get my vaccinations.  After growing older and going through pharmacy school, I now see the benefit in getting the vaccinations.  Getting vaccinations not only helps protect you from diseases but it helps protect others by preventing the spread of the disease.

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About Lance Bullock

My name is Lance Bullock, and I am in my fourth and final year of pharmacy school at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. I am from Hobart, Oklahoma, a very small town in southwest Oklahoma. I have always wanted to be a pharmacist. Being from a small town, I think the best thing about working in pharmacy is getting to know your patients and their needs. I am very interested in building relationships with patients, and looking out for the best needs in their healthcare. I really enjoy helping patients, providing recommendations for both prescription and non-prescription products.

 
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Vaccines for Seniors

Published on February 8, 2012 by in Vaccines

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes immunization recommendations for persons of all ages – from the newborn infant to the senior adult.  Since new recommendations were just released for 2012 I thought this would be a good time to provide a review. Influenza Vaccine Recommended annually for all senior individuals. Should be

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About Miki Finnin, Pharm. D., BCPS, CGP

Dr. Finnin is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, licensed in Oklahoma and Minnesota, and the founder and owner of Medication Advisors.

 
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