November 2017 Immunization Supplement

Vaccinations are among the most important preventive measures universally recommended by health authorities today.

The variations between seasonal and pandemic influenza necessitate the use of different approaches when planning vaccination delivery within the pharmacy.

The Immunization and Infectious Disease initiative for Healthy People 2020 goal is to “increase immunization rates and reduce preventable infectious diseases.”

Pneumonia is a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection of the lungs that can be mild to severe in presentation.

It has been well established that every state allows pharmacists to immunize patients, as long as pharmacists meet the requisite training, have the appropriate certification, and utilize proper recordkeeping.