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Barriers shown to decrease uptake of vaccines administered in community pharmacy

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Barriers shown to decrease uptake of vaccines administered in community pharmacy Pharmacy Times Many Americans, especially older adults, suffer each year due to vaccine-preventable diseases, such as influenza, pneumococcal disease and shingles. Currently, low immunization rates prompt a combined effort to vaccinate more people. Pharmacists, due to their accessible locations, can help the immunization effort by supporting and giving vaccines. More than 90% of American live within 2 miles of community pharmacies. The CDC found that in 2017, pharmacies alone administered 28.2% of total flu shots in the U.S. READ MORE

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