Achieving Influenza Vaccine Uptake Target in Canada via a Pharmacy-Led Telephone Discussion during the 2019–2020 Season

Strain, W. David; Mansi, James A.; Boikos, Constantina; Boivin, Michael; Fisher, William A.

doi:10.3390/vaccines9040312

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“… 42 Pre-existing negative perceptions and lack of understanding about the importance of vaccines (eg, HPV and influenza) in those delivering programmes may have prevented some individuals from choosing to engage with programmes. 38 40 …”

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“…Moreover, inadequate vaccine literacy in those delivering the programme may hinder success of communicating the benefits of vaccination 42. Pre-existing negative perceptions and lack of understanding about the importance of vaccines (eg, HPV and influenza) in those delivering programmes may have prevented some individuals from choosing to engage with programmes 38 40…”

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“… 39 Pharmacy and school-based programmes also provide opportunities to engage in dialogue about vaccines and receive on-site immunisation in a convenient and accessible location. 38 …”

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“…39 Pharmacy and school-based programmes also provide opportunities to engage in dialogue about vaccines and receive on-site immunisation in a convenient and accessible location. 38 Three programmes included intergenerational educators (ie, Elders) and peer supporters from within the community in their delivery model. Disseminating evidence-based information through trusted individuals within communities may be an effective way to counter misinformation about immunisation.…”

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“…37 Similarly, use of pharmacists to deliver evidence-based vaccine information and support was reported to facilitate vaccine uptake due to high accessibility and patient favourability. 38 Incorporating the scope of practice of pharmacists into programmes may also facilitate success in immunisation support programmes. For example, one programme 39 provided influenza vaccinations to persons presenting in the emergency department.…”

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Characteristics of immunisation support programmes in Canada: a scoping review and environmental scan

et al. 2023

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ObjectiveTo identify, characterise and map the existing knowledge about programmes that provide immunisation support to Canadians and barriers and facilitators to their delivery.DesignScoping review and environmental scan.IntroductionVaccine hesitancy may be associated with unmet support needs of individuals. Immunisation support programmes that provide multicomponent approaches can improve vaccine confidence and equitable access.Inclusion criteriaCanadian programmes that focus on providing information about immunisation for the general public, but excluding articles targeting health professionals. The primary concept involves mapping the characteristics of programmes and our secondary concept examines barriers and facilitators to programme delivery.MethodsThe Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology guided this review, reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. A search strategy was developed and translated for six databases in November 2021 (updated October 2022). Unpublished literature was identified through the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health Grey Matters checklist and other relevant sources. Stakeholders (n=124) from Canadian regional health authorities were also contacted by email for publicly accessible information. Two independent raters screened and extracted data from identified material. Results are presented in tabular form.ResultsThe search strategy and environmental scan resulted in 15 287 sources. A total of 161 full-text sources were reviewed after applying eligibility criteria, resulting in 50 articles. Programmes were delivered in multiple Canadian provinces, focusing on various vaccine types. All programmes aimed to increase vaccine uptake and were mostly provided in person. Multidisciplinary delivery teams based on collaborations among multiple entities were credited as a facilitator to programme delivery across settings. Limitations on programme resources, attitudes of programme staff and participants, and systems organisation were identified as barriers to delivery.ConclusionsThis review highlighted characteristics of immunisation support programmes across various settings and described multiple facilitators and barriers. These findings can inform future interventions that aim to support Canadians in making decisions about immunisation.

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confidence: 99%

“… 39 Pharmacy and school-based programmes also provide opportunities to engage in dialogue about vaccines and receive on-site immunisation in a convenient and accessible location. 38 …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Methods Of Participant Recruitmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Pharmacist's role in influenza immunisation: a scoping review

Parracha,

Rodrigues,

Oliveira‐Martins

et al. 2024

Pharmacy Practice and Res

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BackgroundCommunity pharmacists have become flu vaccine immunisers in several countries to increase vaccine uptake.AimThis study aimed to perform a scoping review to evaluate the pharmacist's role and contribution to flu immunisation coverage, satisfaction and promotion as vaccine providers.DesignThe framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley and the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA‐ScR) were considered for this analysis. Two electronic databases (PubMed and Cochrane Library) were used to search for relevant peer‐reviewed quantitative, qualitative and mixed‐method studies published between 1990 and 2022.ResultsA total of 37 studies were included. These studies suggested that, over time, there was an increase in the rate of vaccine administration within community pharmacies across the various countries examined. Moreover, patients have consistently expressed their satisfaction with the convenience and accessibility of pharmacy‐based vaccine services, with some expressing a preference for pharmacies over traditional visits to their general practitioner′s office.ConclusionSeveral initiatives aimed at promoting flu vaccination have been rolled out in pharmacy settings, and a number of these initiatives have demonstrated positive outcomes. The flu vaccination service provided by pharmacists has proven to be an asset in public health by improving accessibility to immunisation services. Pharmacists should continue to take part in yearly flu vaccination programs as flu vaccine providers as they contribute to an increased uptake of immunisations by the population. Extending these services to other vaccines should be further considered.

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Uptake of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines in relation to preexisting chronic conditions in the European countries

Tang,

Ji,

Bishwajit

et al. 2024

BMC Geriatr

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Background The suboptimal uptake of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines among those with non-communicable chronic diseases is a public health concern, because it poses a higher risk of severe illness for individuals with underlying health conditions, emphasizing the need to address barriers to vaccination and ensure adequate protection for this vulnerable population. In the present study, we aimed to identify whether people with chronic illnesses are more likely to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza in the European Union. Methods Cross-sectional data on 49,253 men (n = 20,569) and women (n = 28,684) were obtained from the ninth round of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (June – August, 2021). The outcome variables were self-reported COVID-19 and influenza vaccine uptake status. The association between the uptake of the vaccines and six preexisting conditions including high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, chronic lung disease, diabetes, chronic bronchitis, and asthma was estimated using binary logistic regression methods. Results The vaccination coverage for COVID-19 ranged from close to 100% in Denmark (98.2%) and Malta (98.2%) to less than 50% in Bulgaria (19.1%) and Romania (32.7%). The countries with the highest percentage of participants with the influenza vaccine included Malta (66.7%), Spain (63.7%) and the Netherlands (62.5%), and those with the lowest percentage included Bulgaria (3.7%), Slovakia (5.8%) and Poland (9.2%). Participants with high blood pressure were 3% less likely [Risk difference (RD) = -0.03, 95% CI = -0.04, -0.03] to report taking COVID-19 and influenza [RD = -0.03, 95% CI= -0.04, -0.01] vaccine. Those with chronic lung disease were 4% less likely [RD = -0.04, 95% CI= -0.06, -0.03] to report taking COVID-19 and 2% less likely [RD= -0.02, 95% CI = -0.04, -0.01] to report taking influenza vaccine. Men and women with high blood pressure were 3% less likely to have reported taking both of the vaccines. Conclusions Current findings indicate a suboptimal uptake of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines among adult men and women in the EU countries. Those with preexisting conditions, including high blood pressure and chronic lung disease are less likely to take the vaccines.

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Achieving Influenza Vaccine Uptake Target in Canada via a Pharmacy-Led Telephone Discussion during the 2019–2020 Season

Cited by 5 publications

References 33 publications

Characteristics of immunisation support programmes in Canada: a scoping review and environmental scan

Characteristics of immunisation support programmes in Canada: a scoping review and environmental scan

Pharmacist's role in influenza immunisation: a scoping review

Uptake of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines in relation to preexisting chronic conditions in the European countries

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