Updated Pneumococcal Vaccine Guidelines: What Pharmacists Need to Know

This segment explores how pharmacists can deliver clear, evidence-based pneumococcal vaccine guidance while addressing common patient concerns, hesitations, and misconceptions. It highlights the key messages pharmacists should prioritize to help adults understand their eligibility, the value of vaccination, and how updated recommendations may affect them. The discussion also emphasizes patient-centered communication strategies and the importance of continuity and follow-up in building trust and improving vaccine acceptance.