Opinion|Videos|July 9, 2024
Role of the Pharmacist in Vaccinating Against RSV
Author(s)Carrie Koenigsfeld, PharmD, FAPhA
Carrie Koenigsfeld, PharmD, FAPhA, shares strategies that pharmacists can use to effectively tackle vaccine hesitancy, particularly concerning newer vaccines such as the RSV vaccine, through building trust with patients to encourage informed decision-making.
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Video content above is prompted by the following questions:
- What strategies can a pharmacist employ to effectively address vaccine hesitancy, especially with newer vaccines?
- What additional information on this subject do you feel your peers or colleagues would benefit from knowing?
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