APhA's Immunization Handbook, 3rd Edition

This third edition of APhA’s Immunization Handbook provides practical and timely updates for pharmacists and pharmacy staff who are involved in pharmacy-based immunization services. Updated throughout, the 20 chapters present a step-by-step process for developing and implementing immunization services.

KEY FEATURES:

· Guidelines, tips, and resources for building and sustaining a successful immunization practice and increasing vaccination rates

· Practical advice for pharmacists, pharmacy managers and owners, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists involved in vaccine administration

· Details on service implementation, including workflow models and standing orders

· Business management guidance ranging from marketing the service to getting paid for the service

· Vaccine safety and adverse event management

· A new chapter dedicated to vaccine recommendations for immunocompromised and high-risk patients

· Complete product information on most of the vaccines licensed in the United States

· Compact size for portability to other clinics and sites

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Guide to Tables and Figures

Preface

Program Development and Management

1. Immunization Advocacy—Guidelines, Resources, and Tips

2. Active Involvement as an Immunization and Public Health Provider

3. Staying Informed

4. Vaccine Supplies, Preparation, and Administration

5. Vaccine Storage and Handling

6. Creating Standing Orders and Protocols

7. Billing for the Vaccine Product and Administration

8. Record Keeping and Documentation

9. Marketing Immunization Services

10. Vaccine Reminder and Recall Systems

11. Roles for Technicians and Student Pharmacists

Immunization Service and Delivery Options

12. Delivery and Workflow Models for Immunization Services

13. Vaccine Delivery in Off-Site Clinics

14. Travel Health and Vaccination Clinics

Safety Measures

15. Prevention and Management of Adverse Events and Emergencies

16. Recommendations for Immunocompromising and High-Risk Conditions

17. Infection Control in the Pharmacy Setting

Immunization and Vaccine Product Information

18. Frequently Asked Questions about Immunizations

19. Vaccine Product Information

20. Immunization Schedules

Index