July 2026 Influenza Guide for Pharmacists

Pharmacists can use motivational interviewing as a technique to encourage influenza vaccination.

Federal guidelines and clinical evidence suggest that doubling or even tripling up on shots is not only safe but is also a best practice.

Flu vaccine rates are lagging as hesitancy rises, but community pharmacists boost vaccination with trusted counseling, easy access, and outreach.

Pharmacists’ individual knowledge of patient circumstances can be their greatest tool.

Influenza vaccination preparation should be on the docket for any pharmacy, and it isn’t too early to start now.

Prepare your pharmacy for flu season with updated vaccine formulations, screening, staffing, ordering, cold-chain controls, billing workflows, and patient outreach to boost vaccination uptake.