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American College of Apothecaries
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION
pdnding the existing program. The service includes providing edch month 1,000 prescription inserts dnd 100 bill enclosures, plus d coun'ter card. Edch monthly message is deSigned to point out certdin importdnt factors concerning the profession of Phdrmacy.
CHECK YOUR VACCINATIONS ROBERT
E. ABRAMS,
executive secretary
West Virginia Fellows Hold Seminar A pharmacy seminar was held under the auspices of the West Virginia Fellows of the America'n College of Apothecaries at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Pharmacists from a tri-state area attended the program which proved to be extremely interesting. Appearing on the program were E. J. Carroll, director of Economic Research, Sharp & Dohme, Division, Merck and Co., who discussed the important subject of "Pharmaceutical Economics." Following him was Dr. Robert L. Swain who offered concrete suggestions for "Merchandising Our Basic Resources." An open forum followed the two presentations. A social hour and a banquet were held as part of the seminar, and as guest speaker the registrants heard Dr. John G. Adams, associate professor of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Duquesne University, discuss "The Integration of the Medical Professions- A Necessity in an Expanding Public Health Program ." This was the second seminar conducted by the West Virginia Fellows and was under the chairmanship of Donald Annan, F.A.C.A., of Fairmont, West Virginia. Mint'?r Ralston, F.A.C.A. of Weston, West Virginia, served as toastmaster for the banquet.
Newsletter Service Offered The College is making available to its members a monthly newsletter service designed to be mailed to physicians. Starting with November these letters will go qut monthly to over 25,000 physicians throughout the United ' S~ates. The information contained in the letters will include speciFic news on new forms of therapy, as well as information on selected new products being m~de available. This service developed as a result of a survey conauded by the College which indicated th'at the individual newsletter sent out by the pharmqcist represents bY far the most effective form of professional promotion. The service being oFfe-red is complete and includes composition, printing, addressing, and mailing. \ ' .!
I
Public Education Program Celebrates First Birthday , With the November issue of the public education material now being mailed, the College ha s completed the First year of what has proved to be a most successful public relations program. After careful consideration, the College has decided to continue to mdke the program available to dll phdrmdcists and notices dre now being sent out for renewals of subscriptions. Mdny Fine comments hdve been received from both the public dnd medical profession dnd the College intends ex676
, Do you know t~e disea e to which you are now immune? Can you remember which hots you and your childr n have had and when each shot wa giv n? Public and private healt)l ervices can ' make immunization available, but the individual mu t keep his own ' record if he or he is going to enjoy full protection. It is needed when you move to a new school district, change doctor , when an epidemic rai e the question of your protection, when you have to pre ent evidence of inoculation to an employer, a college, the armed force, or the pa port authoritie . Indeed, if you step on a ru ty nail, accurate information about your previous experience with tet nus immunization may w 11 a ve your life. The easie t way to handle the situation is to start a health record for every member of the family. The following timetable is suggested by Lederle Laboratories: The first year of life: A series of three Tri-immunol injections (protects against diphtheria, whooping cough, and tetanus) usually given at 3, 4, and 5 months or earlier if your pediatrician advi es; ma11 pox vaccination, usually at 6 Tflonths. On entering school: A booster injection of Triimmunol; small pox vaccination. Three years after entering school: Booster shots against diphtheria and tetanus. Tri-immunol may be given, but the danger from whooping cough declines after the age of eight. In place of a diphtheria booster, many doctors give a Schick skin test to determine whether the child is susceptible to diphtheria. Five years after entering school: A smallpox vaccination. Six years after entering school: Booster shots against diphtheria and tetanus. Tetanus is very important especially for boys who are apt to cut themselves playing in dirt at this age. No matter how recent your immunization, 'you should go to the doctor and get a shot whenever you suffer a dirty wound. Throughout life: Booster shots of tetanus toxoid should be given every three years. Smallpox vaccination should be repeated every five years. If you are going abroad or vacationing in the country your doctor may wish to give you a shot against typhoid fever, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, or other diseases you are apt to encounter for the first time. It is not only performing a useful service, it is, also good business for pharmacists to keep the public informed of such matters. Vol. XV, No. 11
pdnding the existing program. The service includes providing edch month 1,000 prescription inserts dnd 100 bill enclosures, plus d coun'ter card. Edch monthly message is deSigned to point out certdin importdnt factors concerning the profession of Phdrmacy.
CHECK YOUR VACCINATIONS ROBERT
E. ABRAMS,
executive secretary
West Virginia Fellows Hold Seminar A pharmacy seminar was held under the auspices of the West Virginia Fellows of the America'n College of Apothecaries at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Pharmacists from a tri-state area attended the program which proved to be extremely interesting. Appearing on the program were E. J. Carroll, director of Economic Research, Sharp & Dohme, Division, Merck and Co., who discussed the important subject of "Pharmaceutical Economics." Following him was Dr. Robert L. Swain who offered concrete suggestions for "Merchandising Our Basic Resources." An open forum followed the two presentations. A social hour and a banquet were held as part of the seminar, and as guest speaker the registrants heard Dr. John G. Adams, associate professor of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Duquesne University, discuss "The Integration of the Medical Professions- A Necessity in an Expanding Public Health Program ." This was the second seminar conducted by the West Virginia Fellows and was under the chairmanship of Donald Annan, F.A.C.A., of Fairmont, West Virginia. Mint'?r Ralston, F.A.C.A. of Weston, West Virginia, served as toastmaster for the banquet.
Newsletter Service Offered The College is making available to its members a monthly newsletter service designed to be mailed to physicians. Starting with November these letters will go qut monthly to over 25,000 physicians throughout the United ' S~ates. The information contained in the letters will include speciFic news on new forms of therapy, as well as information on selected new products being m~de available. This service developed as a result of a survey conauded by the College which indicated th'at the individual newsletter sent out by the pharmqcist represents bY far the most effective form of professional promotion. The service being oFfe-red is complete and includes composition, printing, addressing, and mailing. \ ' .!
I
Public Education Program Celebrates First Birthday , With the November issue of the public education material now being mailed, the College ha s completed the First year of what has proved to be a most successful public relations program. After careful consideration, the College has decided to continue to mdke the program available to dll phdrmdcists and notices dre now being sent out for renewals of subscriptions. Mdny Fine comments hdve been received from both the public dnd medical profession dnd the College intends ex676
, Do you know t~e disea e to which you are now immune? Can you remember which hots you and your childr n have had and when each shot wa giv n? Public and private healt)l ervices can ' make immunization available, but the individual mu t keep his own ' record if he or he is going to enjoy full protection. It is needed when you move to a new school district, change doctor , when an epidemic rai e the question of your protection, when you have to pre ent evidence of inoculation to an employer, a college, the armed force, or the pa port authoritie . Indeed, if you step on a ru ty nail, accurate information about your previous experience with tet nus immunization may w 11 a ve your life. The easie t way to handle the situation is to start a health record for every member of the family. The following timetable is suggested by Lederle Laboratories: The first year of life: A series of three Tri-immunol injections (protects against diphtheria, whooping cough, and tetanus) usually given at 3, 4, and 5 months or earlier if your pediatrician advi es; ma11 pox vaccination, usually at 6 Tflonths. On entering school: A booster injection of Triimmunol; small pox vaccination. Three years after entering school: Booster shots against diphtheria and tetanus. Tri-immunol may be given, but the danger from whooping cough declines after the age of eight. In place of a diphtheria booster, many doctors give a Schick skin test to determine whether the child is susceptible to diphtheria. Five years after entering school: A smallpox vaccination. Six years after entering school: Booster shots against diphtheria and tetanus. Tetanus is very important especially for boys who are apt to cut themselves playing in dirt at this age. No matter how recent your immunization, 'you should go to the doctor and get a shot whenever you suffer a dirty wound. Throughout life: Booster shots of tetanus toxoid should be given every three years. Smallpox vaccination should be repeated every five years. If you are going abroad or vacationing in the country your doctor may wish to give you a shot against typhoid fever, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, or other diseases you are apt to encounter for the first time. It is not only performing a useful service, it is, also good business for pharmacists to keep the public informed of such matters. Vol. XV, No. 11