Talking to Your Patients About Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines
As a pharmacist, you’re a trusted source to educate patients on the lifesaving benefits of vaccines. A strong vaccine recommendation helps your patients feel confident about their decision to get vaccinated. Use these resources to help answer your patients’ questions and to feel comfortable explaining why vaccines provide the best protection against flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
These resources were co-developed by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Disclaimer: APhA does not assume any liability for use of this resource. In all cases, patients should consult with licensed health professionals to use their clinical judgment to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes related to immunization and treatment.
Talking to Your Patients About Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines
Use this conversation guide to help answer your patients’ questions and feel comfortable explaining why vaccines provide the best protection against flu, COVID-19, and RSV, especially for older adults, people with underlying medical conditions, pregnant people, and residents of nursing homes, who are at higher risk for severe illness from RSV.
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What You Should Know About Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines
Patients can lower their risk of getting sick with a respiratory infection by staying up-to-date on influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Share this resource with your patients.
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Three reasons to vaccinate against flu, COVID-19, and RSV
Share this fact sheet with your patients to help them understand the three reasons to vaccinate against flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
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