|Podcasts|May 16, 2022

Pharmacy Focus Podcast: Move the Needle Monday- The Plateau of COVID-19 Vaccinations and Hesistancy

Health care and public health officials are concerned over the number of missed or declined immunizations, but the pharmacy can play a role in turning this tide.

In this month's episode, Ed Cohen and John Beckner from NCPA discuss the continuing impact of COVID-19 immunizations, hesitancy with new guidelines, and how the pharmacy can help combat immunization fears for patients.

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