The Role of Community Pharmacists in RSV Vaccine Uptake

Author(s):

Adam James, PharmD

A panelist discusses how physicians can collaborate with community pharmacists to enhance respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine uptake by leveraging pharmacists' expertise in patient education, addressing vaccine hesitancy through empathetic communication, and emphasizing the safety, benefits, and risks of RSV vaccination.

EP: 1.The Impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) on Vulnerable Populations

EP: 2.Identifying Candidates for RSV Vaccination

EP: 3.Key RSV Vaccines

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EP: 4.The Role of Community Pharmacists in RSV Vaccine Uptake

EP: 5.RSV Vaccination Tools and Resources for Pharmacists

EP: 6.Educating Patients About Adverse Events in RSV

EP: 7.April 2025 ACIP Recommendations and Other Updates

EP: 8.Key Takeaways to Prioritize in Practice

Summary for Physicians: Community Pharmacist Role & Communication Techniques

Community pharmacists play a key role in optimizing RSV vaccine uptake by identifying at-risk patients, providing education, and administering vaccines. Successful communication with hesitant patients includes addressing concerns with clear, empathetic dialogue, emphasizing vaccine safety and benefits, and the risks of RSV, while providing evidence-based information to build trust.

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