March 2017 Immunization Supplement

With updated guidelines for the immunization of adults 19 years or older in the United States published in February 2017, it is important for pharmacists to be aware of recommended vaccines, the contraindications for administering certain vaccines, and the populations of patients who are eligible for receiving vaccines.

Pharmacists are changing the face of public health, and the nation’s thought leaders have taken notice.

In the United States, vaccine-preventable diseases cause tens of thousands of deaths each year.

Vaccines are one of the most effective and successful public health tools to prevent disease, illness, and premature death.

As of February 7, 2017, immunization recommendations for adults 19 years or older have been updated by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

Among the many treatments for diseases, vaccines are the safest and most cost-effective form of preventive medicine in the United States.