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Q&A: Pharmacist Highlights Challenges in Vaccine Information Navigation Amid Changing Recommendations

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In an interview, Cherokee Layson-Wolf, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, professor of practice, sciences, and health outcomes research at the University of Maryland, explored the evolving landscape of vaccine recommendations, emphasizing the critical role pharmacists play in guiding patients through complex medical information.

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Pneumococcal Vaccine Patient Education: What Pharmacists Should Know and Share

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Panelists discuss how pharmacists should educate patients about pneumococcal vaccines by providing current vaccine information statements (VIS) updated May 29, 2025, explaining common adverse effects like injection site reactions and mild systemic symptoms as normal immune responses, conducting thorough pre-vaccination screening for moderate-to-severe (..)

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Q&A: Expert Highlights Importance of Trusted Sources for Vaccine Information

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In an interview on vaccine recommendations, health care professionals expressed growing concerns about the changing landscape of medical information dissemination. Health care professionals emphasize patient education and reliable information in the evolving vaccine recommendation landscape.

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Building Patient Trust: Identifying Patients Eligible for Pneumococcal Vaccination

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Panelists discuss how pharmacists can systematically identify eligible patients through team-based approaches involving technicians and student pharmacists who can query databases by age (50+) and high-risk conditions or medications, while addressing common barriers identified in research including insurance coverage, patient willingness, eligibility (..)

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Q&A: Expert Discusses Impact of New ACIP Member Changes and Vaccine Recommendations

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As concerns mount over potential shifts in vaccine recommendations, Deanna Tran, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, advocates for rigorous data assessment and patient-centered communication strategies.

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ACIP Panel Removal Sparks Concerns, Pharmacists Warn of More Vaccine Distrust

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Experts discuss the recent dismissal of all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a panel that provides guidance to the CDC on vaccine recommendations. This abrupt change has raised significant concerns within the health care community about the potential impact on vaccine trust and public health policy.

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The Role of Community Pharmacists in RSV Vaccine Uptake

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A panelist discusses how physicians can collaborate with community pharmacists to enhance respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine uptake by leveraging pharmacists' expertise in patient education, addressing vaccine hesitancy through empathetic communication, and emphasizing the safety, benefits, and risks of RSV vaccination.