Organised by Pfizer
Chair(s)
Dr. Catherine Duggan, CEO, International Pharmaceutical Federation, The Netherlands
Introduction:
A panel of pharmacy experts will lead a discussion on the critical role of pharmacy teams in delivering effective vaccination services, as well as the challenges they face. They will share practical tips, tools, and strategies from around the world that pharmacy teams can implement immediately to optimize readiness and engagement for the upcoming respiratory season.
Programme:
| 12:45 – 13:00 | Interactive session introduction |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | PANEL DISCUSSION: EXPERT INSIGHTS, CASE-STUDIES, EXAMPLES FROM AROUND THE WORLD |
| (13:00 – 13:20) | 1 - Building pharmacy teams confidence in vaccination through education and training |
| (13:20 – 13:40) | 2 - Tools to help implement respiratory diseases vaccination services |
| (13:40 – 14:00) | 3 - Tips to help activate pharmacy teams in vaccination |
| Dr. Catherine Duggan, CEO, International Pharmaceutical Federation, The Netherlands – (Chair) |
| Dr. Shelita Dattani, PharmD. Speaker, Consultant and Key Opinion Leader, Public Health, Primary Care, Immunization, Chronic Disease, Canada – (Facilitator) |
| Mr. Daragh Connolly, Chair of the Board of Pharmaceutical Practice, International Pharmaceutical Federation; Superintendent Pharmacist, Haven Pharmacy Connolly’s; Past-President, Irish Pharmacy Union, Ireland – (Panellist) |
| Dr. Brigid Groves, Vice President, Professional Affairs at American Pharmacists Association, USA – (Panellist) |
| Mr. Luís Lourenço, Professional Secretary, International Pharmaceutical Federation; Community Pharmacist. Past National Board Member, Portuguese Pharmaceutical Society, Portugal – (Panellist) |
| 14:00 – 14:10 | Q&A |
| 14:10 – 14:15 | Closing remarks |
through active patient identification, vaccine recommendation, planning, and administration.
2. Reflect on strategies to activate and mobilize pharmacy teams through education and training - enhancing pharmacists’ ability to confidently address vaccine hesitancy and recommend vaccination—while motivating teams to take ownership of vaccination initiatives through a proactive, team-based approach.
3. Share insights, case studies, and examples from around the world to support the implementation of effective vaccination services and optimize readiness and engagement for the upcoming respiratory season.
Take home messages:
This interactive discussion will underscore the burden of vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases and highlight the critical role of pharmacists in delivering effective vaccination services to address public health needs. Pharmacists play a key role in protecting eligible adults against these infections. They are well positioned to identify patients who would benefit from vaccinations, build vaccine confidence through education, and administer vaccines where permitted.
However, activating pharmacy teams and implementing a vaccination service can be challenging. A panel of pharmacy leaders with hands-on experience will guide you through common obstacles and share practical solutions for delivering effective respiratory vaccination services. They will engage participants in discussion, share experiences and resources, and offer inspiration through case studies and real-world examples from around the world.
