Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Strategies for Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy and Improving Vaccine Confidence
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Vaccination is one of the most cost-effective means to improve the health of patients and avoid certain diseases. However, some vaccine-preventable illnesses are reemerging in the United States due to unvaccinated individuals living in areas with low vaccination rates. In addition to increased complications and reduced quality of life, the economic burden associated with vaccine-preventable diseases must also be considered. Despite recommendations and available vaccinations, barriers to immunization among older adults still exist, and the CDC estimates that 3 in 4 adults are missing 1 or more routinely recommended vaccines. Pharmacists can provide pertinent information to assist patients in making informed decisions on immunizations while discussing the risks and benefits. This program will provide pharmacists with information on updated guideline recommendations and vaccination schedules. Actionable strategies pharmacists can implement to address vaccine hesitancy, improve communication, and provide solutions to overcome barriers to vaccination to increase vaccine uptake and confidence in their communities will also be discussed.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacist
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Disclosures
The following contributors have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:
Faculty
Sneha B. Srivastava, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, DipACLM, FADCES
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ Planning Staff— Jim Palatine, RPh, MBA; Maryjo Dixon, RPh, MBA; Dipti Desai, PharmD, MBA, CHCP; Crissy Wilson; Susan Pordon; Brianna Winters; and Chloe Taccetta
An anonymous peer reviewer was used as part of content validation and conflict resolution. The peer reviewer has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
Educational Disclaimer
CPE activities are offered solely for educational purposes and do not constitute any form of professional advice or referral. Discussions concerning drugs, dosages, and procedures may reflect the clinical experience of the author(s) or they may be derived from the professional literature or other sources and may suggest uses that are investigational in nature and not approved labeling or indications. Participants are encouraged to refer to primary references or full prescribing information resources.