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Federal Retail Pharmacy Program able to vaccinate 18 and older – knopnews2

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – With a number of Nebraska’s pharmacies participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, starting Monday, March 29 these entities will be able to vaccinate residents 18 and older. These sites are all accessible to the public and still vaccinating individuals in the current priority phase, 2A to include 65 and older,… Read More: Federal Retail Pharmacy Program able to vaccinate 18 and older… »

Lung Cancer Scans Are Recommended for People 50 and Older With Shorter Smoking Histories

Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story Yearly Lung Cancer Scans Are Advised for People 50 and Over With Shorter Smoking Histories New advice from an influential panel will make more women and African-Americans eligible for CT scans, but some who need them most may not be able to… Read More: Lung Cancer Scans Are Recommended for People 50 and Older… »

Many Older Adults Screened Unnecessarily for Common Cancers

August 27, 2020, by NCI Staff Many older adults are undergoing unnecessary cancer screenings, a new study shows. Credit: iStock Many older adults are being screened for cancer who no longer need to be, results from a new study show. Based on a nationwide survey, the study found that at least half of older adults… Read More: Many Older Adults Screened Unnecessarily for Common Cancers »