Shepard Medical Products

06/08/2025

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Sickens Dozens

The outbreak has been tied to multiple brown organic and brown cage-free egg brands distributed to grocery stores in seven states, officials said.

Investigation details of a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs.

05/06/2025

THIS WEEK!
Visit Shepard Medical/CareMates at ECRM Home Health Care Event, May 5-7, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL

Shepard Medical/CareMates
ECRM Home Health Care Event
May 5-7, 2025
Jacksonville Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Jacksonville, FL

05/01/2025

Stop by Shepard Medical's booth at ThoughtSpot 2025 in Las Vegas this summer!

ThoughtSpot 2025 will be held in person, July 16-19, 2025 Become an exhibitor and reach more than 3,500 attendees from independent community and long-term care pharmacies.

ThoughtSpot is an annual conference and trade show hosted by Good Neighbor Pharmacy and Cencora for independent community pharmacies and long-term care pharmacies. This multi-day event brings together pharmacy owners, pharmacists, pharmacy staff members, manufacturers, vendors, suppliers, and Cencora team members. This year’s conference is back in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand from July 17-19, 2025. We invite you to join us at this highly anticipated event that will provide countless opportunities for buying, networking, and knowledge-sharing among peers and industry experts.

05/01/2025

https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/measles-misinformation-new-long-covid-19-symptom-studies-plus #

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in long COVID studies and the measles outbreak.

04/18/2025

Join Shepard Medical/CareMates at McKesson ideaShare, July 10-13, in Nashville!

McKesson ideaShare
July 10-13, 2025
Ga***rd Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Nashville, Tennessee

McKesson ideaShare is the ultimate community pharmacy event in the country, bringing together independent pharmacists to connect, innovate, and amplify their voices.

CareMates is sold exclusively to Independent pharmacies, never big box stores! Stop by the Shepard Medical/CareMates booth at RBC to learn why CareMates brand is the superior medical exam glove in the retail pharmacy market.

+ CareMates Nitrile gloves are tested for resistance to 46 chemotherapy drugs and Fentanyl!
+ CareMates Vytrile is a proprietary product that is the go-to trusted glove for in-store vaccinations!

04/15/2025

Visit Shepard Medical/CareMates at Arizona Pharmacy Association Convention, June 12-15 in Tucson

Shepard Medical/CareMates is scheduled to exhibit in the Arizona Pharmacy Annual Convention, June 12-15, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa. The theme of this year's convention is "Fearless, Inspiring New Horizons in Pharmacy's Next Era."

04/14/2025

Visit Shepard Medical/CareMates at ECRM Home Health Care Event, May 5-7, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL

Shepard Medical/CareMates
ECRM Home Health Care Event
May 5-7, 2025
Jacksonville Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Jacksonville, FL

04/04/2025

TRACKING MEASLES throughout the USA

More than 500 cases have been confirmed so far this year. NBC News is updatingcase totals twice every week.

03/26/2025

Key points
Measles is very contagious and can be serious.
Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk.
Two doses of MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles.

Measles is a highly contagious virus. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection.

03/26/2025

https://tools.cdc.gov/medialibrary/index.aspx #/media/id/758480

CDC Podcast: March 10
This episode discusses four MMWR reports. First, a new study highlights the importance of people following recommended precautions when they have potential job-related exposures to avian influenza (H5N1) viruses that can cause H5N1 bird flu.

Second, traffic-related pedestrian death rates in the U.S. increased 50% between 2013 and 2022, while many other high-income countries experienced decreases.

Third, a study finds increases in neuro-, ocular, and otic syphilis among some groups in Chicago, following a pattern similar to national syphilis trends.

Last, CDC finds sick workers and improper temperature control are the most common causes of food-related viral and bacterial outbreaks, respectively.

CDC - Public Health Media Library

02/19/2025

Playing it Safe with Eggs
What you need to know about egg safety

Fresh eggs must be handled carefully to avoid the possibility of foodborne illness. Even eggs with clean, uncracked shells may occasionally contain bacteria...

02/13/2025

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/74/wr/mm7404a2.htm?s_cid=mm7404a2_w

This report describes evidence of recent highly pathogenic avian influenza infection among three veterinary practitioners.