Paul Gaura, PharmD

A panelist discusses how pharmacists can overcome patient reluctance to shingles vaccination by transparently addressing adverse effect concerns, using multiple patient interactions to build acceptance over time, and sharing personal stories about shingles complications to help patients understand the real risks of the disease.

A panelist discusses how pharmacists can improve shingles vaccine completion rates by using physician orders rather than verbal recommendations, addressing individual patient concerns about vaccine fatigue and hesitancy, and proactively scheduling second doses during the first visit to ensure full protection.