Pharmacist-Provided Immunizations and Updates on COVID-19 Vaccines and Recommendations

Ed Cohen, PharmD, FAPhA, holds a panel discussion exploring pharmacist-provided immunizations, focusing on COVID-19–specific updates and recommendations.

Pharmacists discuss the impacts of inaccuracy on vaccine hesitancy and offer communication strategies for conversations with patients.

Pharmacists highlight patient hesitations surrounding vaccinations and offer a multitude of approaches for alleviating these concerns.

Evolutionary vaccine technologies driven by the COVID-19 pandemic are explored in a discussion led by Dr Cohen.

Key opinion leaders discuss common narratives and concerns regarding a variety of vaccines and share successful strategies to overcome vaccine reluctance.

The panel of pharmacists discuss the immunization tracker registry and emphasize utilizing this tool in preparation for the coming flu season.

The expert panel illustrate the changing roles of pharmacists and technicians as healthcare expands and evolves from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pharmacists discuss barriers contributing to vaccine reluctance among young adults, including varying degrees of education, accessibility, and convenience.

Ed Cohen, PharmD, FAPhA, drives a discussion around the new inclusion of infants as young as 6 months old within the COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and how to educate parents on the topic.

Strategies for pediatric-specific care are explored, with an emphasis on vaccine advocation and administration geared toward parents and caregivers.

The panel of experts share personal experiences with burnout in the pharmacy setting and outline opportunities for improving the atmosphere of the workplace.

Expanding technician roles may lead to improved efficacy in the workplace and alleviate burdens overwhelming pharmacists.