Immunization

Significant polarization surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations in late 2020 and early 2021 looked to have had an impact in increasing vaccine hesitancy.

Approximately 75% of adults trust their physicians, nurses, and pharmacists either a great deal or a lot, highlighting the importance of pharmacists for patient education.

Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines are a critical part of MTM services

Childhood immunization according to schedule can prevent serious illness.

Pharmacists are encouraged to leverage their trusted community role to help manage the anticipated health care burden from respiratory infections this season.

Lauren Posteraro, PharmD, a pharmacist with AHN, discusses how misinformation and access to technology can contribute to vaccine hesitancy.

Robert Walker discusses the updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting the new JN.1 lineage of the virus and the challenges of addressing vaccine hesitancy to protect individuals and communities.

By sharpening our vaccine confidence skills and advocating for expanded immunization scopes of practice, we can help improve convenient vaccine access in the US.

Jake Galdo and Annie Eisenbeis discuss their vaccine gap closure program and the ability to utilize the model beyond vaccines.

In an initiative to close vaccine gaps in local Missouri communities, pharmacists and community health workers proved essential.

Building trust between techs and patients makes administering vaccines easier and increase immunizers’ confidence.

In Missouri, community health workers partnered with community pharmacists, CPESN, and others to develop a state-funded program to address vaccine gaps in local communities.

The acceptance will lead to vaccines that provide better protection against the KP.2 strain of SARS-CoV-2.

Individuals with chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease face an increased risk of developing RSV.

Patient fears can be mitigated by pharmacists who use targeted communication strategies to bolster acceptance.

The mRNA-1345 vaccine provides a one-off mechanism of protection because of its single-dose prefilled syringes

The findings indicate that zoster vaccine recombinant reduced dementia risk by 17% in an analysis of over 200,000 patients.

Immunization rates have not returned to pre-pandemic levels, leaving millions of children and infants at risk for measles or diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.

Educate patients about the importance of vaccination in preventing severe disease.

Providing immunization coadministration and assisting with insurance coverage are strategies to improve access.

Understanding preventive care reduces the risk of illnesses and decreases future costs.

Differentiating between the 3 available options can help identify which is best for individual patients.

Proper timing and vaccine selection are crucial for optimal immune responses.

With new guidance coming for the 2024-2025 season, pharmacists must stay up to date with current vaccine recommendations.

A strong recommendation from trusted health care professionals can make a difference.

Pharmacists have become the driving force behind immunizations in the US.

Investigators found that the risk of long COVID decreased over the course of the pandemic.

Many ways exist to best serve communities and the bottom line beyond vaccine ordering and increased staffing.

Pharmacists’ awareness of respiratory syncytial virus and their role in educating about the vaccine have grown dramatically.