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Aaron Clark, DO, medical director of value based care at Ohio State University and clinical associate professor of family medicine, discusses vaccine hesitancy and racial disparities around flu vaccinations.

Pharmacists Can Help Tackle Flu Vaccine Hesitancy

Doug Long, vice president of industry relations at IQVIA, and Scott Biggs, director of supplier services, discussed their session at the 2021 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo titled "Pharmaceutical Trends, Issues, and Forecasts."

Experts Outline COVID-19 Trends, Flu Season Predictions

Doses of the influenza live, intranasal (Flumist Quadrivalent, AstraZeneca) vaccine are now available in the United States in time for the 2021-2022 influenza season.

Influenza Vaccine Live, Intranasal Now Available for Flu Season in United States

In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Sachin Nagrani, MD, medical director at the home visit and telemedicine service Heal, discusses the Biden administration's announcement that booster shots will soon be available for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, and what this would mean for patients and practitioners.

COVID-19 Boosters, Flu Season, and the Future of the Pandemic

Coadministration of the flu vaccine with other immunizations traditionally offered during flu season that pharmacies should continue to encourage.

Coadministration of Flu Vaccine with Routine Immunizations

Walgreens also announced expanded age eligibility for flu shots, with pharmacy team members able to vaccinate patients 3 years of age and older. 

Walgreens Announces Availability of Flu Shots, Co-Administration With COVID-19 Vaccines

Jennifer Adams, PharmD, EdD, leads discussion on reasons for the mild flu season this previous year and share predictions for the upcoming flu season.

Reasons For the Mild Flu Season and Upcoming Predictions

This week’s recommendation by the Biden administration for booster shots to combat COVID-19 is a call to action for pharmacists to get ready for the upcoming flurry of activity. 

Pharmacists Hold Key to Success of COVID-19 Booster Shot Program  

Experts anticipate a return to high influenza rates as COVID-19 prevention measures decline.

Education, Training Are Essential for Successful Flu Vaccination Campaigns

On August 4, 2021, the Biden administration expanded the authority of pharmacy technicians under the PREP Act to allow pharmacy technicians to administer adult flu vaccines during the 2021-2022 flu season.  