Immunizations

Pfizer CEO says COVID-19 vaccine efficacy will be clear by October
Pfizer said it expects to know by the end of October if its COVID-19 vaccine works, although it isn't known if Americans will receive it before 2021.
NACDS flu shot campaign focuses on underserved communities
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is teaming up with the Howard University College of Pharmacy and United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to create awareness about flu vaccines among communities subject to healthcare disparities.

HHS guidance authorizes pharmacists, pharmacy interns to administer COVID-19 vaccines

The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a guidance that will enable pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 vaccinations to patients age 3 years old and older.
NCPA’s Doug Hoey joins COVID-19 vaccine task force

The National Community Pharmacists Association’s CEO, Doug Hoey, has been enlisted to work on Operation Warp Speed's efforts to get a COVID-19 vaccine in record time.
Walmart's flu shot plan includes online scheduler, shots for associates

Walmart has launched flu shot availability for the coming season, accompanied by a new scheduling system and a focus on making the vaccine accessible for employees.
Pharmacy orgs call for tier 1 status for pharmacists in COVID-19 vaccine planning

The American Pharmacists Association and 12 pharmacy organizations are urging the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine to give pharmacists tier 1 priority status in the allocation and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
Albertsons pharmacies intros child vaccination services

Albertsons’ children-focused immunization push is aimed at filling a gap in child wellness services created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
NACDS kicks off flu vaccine awareness campaign

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is spreading awareness on the importance of flu vaccinations in video ads and satellite media tours.
Survey: Community pharmacies are ready to deliver COVID-19 vaccines

A survey by the National Community Pharmacists Association found that 86% of community pharmacists plan to offer the COVID-19 vaccines when they hit the marketplace.
NACDS urges more state action on vaccine access

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is urging states to act to ensure patients have access to vaccines administered at pharmacies following a new directive from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Pfizer CEO says COVID-19 vaccine efficacy will be clear by October

NACDS flu shot campaign focuses on underserved communities

HHS guidance authorizes pharmacists, pharmacy interns to administer COVID-19 vaccines

NCPA’s Doug Hoey joins COVID-19 vaccine task force

Walmart's flu shot plan includes online scheduler, shots for associates

Pharmacy orgs call for tier 1 status for pharmacists in COVID-19 vaccine planning

Albertsons pharmacies intros child vaccination services

NACDS kicks off flu vaccine awareness campaign

Survey: Community pharmacies are ready to deliver COVID-19 vaccines

NACDS urges more state action on vaccine access