What question did this study set out to answer?

To outline the increasing role of pharmacists in immunizing older adults and residents in congregate living facilities.

February 19, 2026The Senior Care Pharmacist0 citations

Pharmacists’ Role in Immunizing Older Adults and Congregate Living Residents: A Position Statement on Behalf of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists

ECElias B. Chahine KCKalin M. Clifford EKEmily D. Kryger

Key Points

To outline the increasing role of pharmacists in immunizing older adults and residents in congregate living facilities.
Position statement developed by the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
Emphasis on pharmacists' advocacy and administration of immunizations
Utilization of evidence-based communication strategies
Pharmacists can effectively address vaccine hesitancy in older adults
Motivational interviewing can help build trust and guide decision-making
Pharmacists are expected to expand their role in immunizations

Abstract

Pharmacists are poised to play a continued, and likely expanded, pivotal role in immunization advocacy, selection, and administration. As trusted healthcare professionals, pharmacists can address hesitancy by using evidencebased communication strategies such as motivational interviewing to explore concerns, build trust, and guide patients toward informed decisions.

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Chahine et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6996a8d4ecb39a600b3effbb https://doi.org/10.4140/tcp.n.2026.60

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February 19, 2026The Senior Care Pharmacist0 citations

Pharmacists’ Role in Immunizing Older Adults and Congregate Living Residents: A Position Statement on Behalf of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists

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ECElias B. Chahine KCKalin M. Clifford EKEmily D. Kryger

Key Points

To outline the increasing role of pharmacists in immunizing older adults and residents in congregate living facilities.
Position statement developed by the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
Emphasis on pharmacists' advocacy and administration of immunizations
Utilization of evidence-based communication strategies
Pharmacists can effectively address vaccine hesitancy in older adults
Motivational interviewing can help build trust and guide decision-making
Pharmacists are expected to expand their role in immunizations

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Chahine et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6996a8d4ecb39a600b3effbb https://doi.org/10.4140/tcp.n.2026.60

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