Examining Pharmacists Role in the Current Vaccine Landscape
Posters presented at the APhA 2024 Annual Meeting and Exposition discussed pharmacist barriers in pediatric immunizations, a novel meningococcal vaccine, and the need for inpatient reviews of vaccination history.
Vaccines are without a doubt one of the most important developments in the history of medicine. Millions of lives are saved annually from preventable diseases due to the wide availability of immunizations. As medication experts and trusted members of the health care team, pharmacists have proven themselves invaluable when it comes to vaccine administration. Previous research has shown that when pharmacists are involved in the immunization process, it has positive effects on vaccine uptake. Five posters presented at the American Pharmacists Association 2024 Annual Meeting and Exposition, held in Orlando, Florida, from March 22 to 25, looked further into the topic of vaccines in the pharmacy.
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References
1. McCormick NP, Ezeala OM, Meininger CL, et al. Development of Measures to Assess Pharmacists’ Perceived Barriers and Role in Pediatric Immunization Delivery. Presented at: American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting & Exposition; March 22-25, 2024; Orlando, Fl. Poster 1139.
2. Ezeala OM, McCormick NP, Meininger CL, et al. Factors Associated with the Implementation of Pediatric Immunization Services: A Survey of Community Pharmacies in Alabama. Presented at: American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting & Exposition; March 22-25, 2024; Orlando, Fl. Poster 1144.
3. Presa J, Peyrani P, Spitz D, et al. Rationale for Use of a Pentavalent Meningococcal Serogroup ABCWY Vaccine in the United States: A Review for Pharmacists. Presented at: American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting & Exposition; March 22-25, 2024; Orlando, Fl. Poster 1150.
4. Cascia J, Ferraro N, Cavaretta M. Low Vaccination Adherence Rates Identified on a Pharmacist-led Inpatient Transitions of Care Service. Presented at: American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting & Exposition; March 22-25, 2024; Orlando, Fl. Poster 1349.
Socioeconomic Disparities Persisted Alongside Improving Vaccination Rates In US Over 11-Year Period
April 16th 2024Findings indicating that socioeconomic disparities widened gaps in vaccination timeliness signal the need for increased efforts to promote timely vaccination among children from families with lower income and those without private insurance.
