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07.07.09
Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition (PAIC) partnered with CVS Pharmacies to develop a statewide immunization campaign with the following goals:
- Improve vaccination rates.
- Increase immunization awareness and education among residents in PA.
- Increase awareness of Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition (PAIC).
The equivalent of the entire US Population walks into a pharmacy every week. Pharmacists are educated professionals who can provide accurate and reliable information. Pharmacists are one of the most accessible health care professionals and they also provide an opportunity for immunization advocacy.
Campaign consisted of 4 immunization messages that were printed on the CVS prescription bag labels at various times of the year.
- Childhood Vaccine Card
- Vaccinate Before They Graduate Card
- Back to School Requirement Card
- Adult Vaccine Card
Pharmacists proved to be an effective resource for educating the community on immunizations.
Pharmacists possess a great deal of knowledge and can serve as valuable immunization advocates because of their accessibility to a wide range of patients.
CVS has provided this service to Pennsylvania in coordination with PAIC.