Lora Sparkman, MSN, RN

Shifting federal vaccine guidance fuels parent confusion and uneven care, as clinicians lean on scientific consensus.

Ongoing variation in vaccine schedule implementation requires pharmacists and clinicians to collaborate closely, reinforce evidence-based care, and monitor vulnerable populations for gaps in immunization coverage.

Changes to the federal childhood vaccine schedule have created confusion and variation in practice, placing added responsibility on clinicians and pharmacists to educate patients and ensure evidence-based care.