The Pulse

In 2024, the National Youth Tobacco Survey revealed a significant decrease in e-cigarette use among U.S. middle and high school students, with current use dropping from 2.13 million (7.7%) in 2023 to 1.63 million (5.9%) in 2024.

High-alert medications are those with a high risk of causing significant harm if used incorrectly. They often have narrow therapeutic indices, complex dosing requirements, and similar names or packaging to other drugs.

As we enter mid-fall and illnesses such as the influenza virus are on the rise, it is important to review the available vaccines, guidelines, and changes that have occurred. This guide will help consolidate key vaccine information into a single document for your reference and convenience as well as provide access to VIS and consent forms. Though this provides some general information, it is important to look at individualized patient needs and prescriber specific recommendations.