The Pharmacist's Role in Immunization

Prevention of Pneumococcal Infections Through Vaccination: The Pharmacist’s Role in Immunization- This activity based on a previously recorded webcast features Dr. Philip Barkley as he explores the role of pharmacists in increasing pneumococcal vaccination rates. Dr. Barkley poses and answers the following questions: How can I optimally identify patients at risk for pneumococcal disease and concurrently administer (or recommend) vaccinations according to current guidelines for immunization and reimmunization? How can I increase the positive impact of patient education? How can I establish collaborative relationships with other staff members to improve vaccination rates? Dr. Barkley addresses these questions head-on by thoroughly examining the burden of pneumococcal disease; current vaccination recommendations; available pneumococcal vaccines; and strategies to identify and overcome patient, provider, and system barriers currently impeding optimal pneumococcal immunization rates among adult patients.
Describe the clinical implications of pneumococcal disease in adults.
Identify risk factors for pneumococcal disease in adults.
Employ current guidelines for immunization and reimmunization against pneumococcal disease in adults.
Identify and overcome barriers that contribute to low pneumococcal vaccination rates in adult patients.
Discuss the efficacy and safety of available pneumococcal vaccines for adults.
Increase pneumococcal vaccination rates in appropriate patients based on improvement as an educator, facilitator, and immunizer.

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