Impact of pharmacists as immunizers on influenza vaccination coverage in the community-setting in Nova Scotia, Canada: 2013-2015

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice

Jennifer E. Isenor¹  Jessica L. Killen¹  Donna MacDougall¹  Shelly A. McNeil¹  Beverly A. Billard¹  Kathryn L. Slayter¹  Susan K. Bowles¹  Beth A. Halperin¹ 

[1] 1College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University, 5968 College Street, PO Box 15000, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2 Canada

关键词: Pharmacist;    Immunization;    Influenza vaccination;    Pharmaceutical services;    Vaccine coverage;    Canada;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s40545-016-0084-4

学科分类：药理学

来源: BioMed Central

【 摘 要 】

Background

Annual immunization is the most effective way to prevent influenza and its associated complications. However, optimal immunization rates are not being met in Nova Scotia, Canada. Additional providers, such as pharmacists, may improve access and convenience to receive vaccines. Pharmacists began immunizing patients 5 years of age and older within the publicly funded universal influenza vaccination program during the 2013-2014 influenza season. The objective of this study was to evaluate influenza immunization coverage rates before and after pharmacists in Nova Scotia gained authority to immunize as part of the publicly funded universal influenza vaccination program.

【 授权许可】

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