Pharmacy Times September 9, 2024
Pharmacists are encouraged to leverage their trusted community role to help manage the anticipated health care burden from respiratory infections this season.
Robert Walker, MD, senior vice president, chief medical officer, and interim head of research and development at Novavax, explains why pharmacists are well-positioned to play a crucial role in boosting COVID-19 and flu vaccination rates to help manage the anticipated health care burden this upcoming winter season. Strategies include accepting walk-ins, conducting outreach in non-traditional settings like workplaces and senior living facilities, and offering COVID-19 vaccines alongside routine flu shots. By making vaccines more accessible and convenient, and providing education and encouragement, pharmacists can help protect individuals, families, and communities from the potentially severe impacts of respiratory viral...
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