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Feature|Articles|October 8, 2024
Successful Vaccine Gap Closure Programs Can Guide Pharmacists in Tailoring to Their Community
Author(s)Luke Halpern, Associate Editor
Vaccine gap closure programs in Missouri and California provide a blueprint for a successful campaign.
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Vaccination is one of the easiest and most effective ways to improve health outcomes in a community. However, there are clear obstacles to ensuring everyone who needs and wants a vaccination can receive one, oftentimes based upon uncontrollable factors such as where patients live or their racial and ethnic identities.
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