This five-episode series covers the role of pharmacists in vaccination beyond specific disease prevention.
Episode 1 – Vaccines’ role in healthy ageing
In this episode, you will learn about a public health framework for healthy ageing and opportunities for action in later life. In this episode, Dr Barratt also covers nuances of knowledge creation, advocacy, and communication, as well as strategies to enhance adult vaccination rates. Watch now
Episode 2 – Vaccination in Australia: A focus on older adults
In this episode, you will delve into the landscape of vaccination in Australia, with a spotlight on older adults. Explore strategies to enhance vaccine uptake, understand the intricacies of access, and familiarize yourself with the pharmacist vaccine formulary specific to Australia. Watch now
Episode 3 – A European perspective on vaccination for older adults’ health
In this episode, you will explore the European approach to vaccination for older adults. Delve into vaccination literacy beliefs, assess safety and effectiveness, recognise the overarching health benefits of vaccinations, and examine real-world pharmacy-based vaccination examples from Europe. Watch now
Episode 4 – The multifaceted benefits of vaccination
In this episode, you will explore the multifaceted advantages of vaccination, delve into real-life cases from emergency rooms highlighting vaccination benefits, understand the impact of vaccine-preventable diseases, and discover the extended protection vaccines offer beyond acute infections. Watch now
Episode 5 – Pharmacists’ roles’ in addressing vaccination hesitancy
In this episode, you will delve into the pharmacist’s pivotal role in addressing vaccination hesitancy. Learn how to guide conversations with patients to boost vaccination uptake, understand the pharmacist’s influence in increasing vaccination rates, debunk common vaccine myths, and gain insights into the roots of vaccine hesitancy. Watch now
