Immunization

The Pharmacy Times® Immunization Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on common immunizations, such as flu, zoster, and COVID-19 vaccines.

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Moving the Needle From Vaccine Hesitancy to Vaccine Acceptance

By Sandra J. Grillo, MBA, RPh

July 28th 2025

Many factors contribute to vaccine skepticism, including trust, convenience, and fear.

Travelers wearing face masks in a pandemic in crowd, public or airport border with passport or travel restrictions. People wearing protection to prevent the spread of diseases abroad.

COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Gaps in Pneumococcal Vaccination in Medicare Enrollees, but Lowered Overall Uptake

By Luke Halpern, Assistant Editor

July 25th 2025

Conversely, Medicaid enrollees experienced widening gaps of pneumococcal vaccination uptake, likely driven by socioeconomic obstacles.

Department of Health and Human Services Announces Removal of Thimerosal From All US Flu Vaccines

By Alexandra Gerlach, Associate Editor

July 24th 2025

CDC's ACIP recommends removing thimerosal from flu vaccines, igniting debate on vaccine safety and fueling antivaccine sentiments amid public health concerns.