Knowledge Gaps Limit Pneumococcal Vaccination in Community Pharmacies

Knowledge gaps among pharmacists and various patient barriers continue to negatively impact pneumococcal vaccination in the community setting, according to data published in the journal Vaccine.1 Authors of the study said that targeted education and interventions are key to the long term success of community pharmacy immunization programs. Knowledge Gaps Limit Pneumococcal Vaccination in Community … Read more

Immunising the elderly is crucial in disease prevention, say experts

The session was part of the ‘Healthy India, Happy India’ initiative aimed at promoting health and wellness | Image used for representational purpose only File | Photo Credit: Reuters Vaccination is a crucial yet often overlooked health measure for the elderly in India. Despite the absence of a dedicated national immunisation schedule for vaccinations among … Read more