Pharmacy access and shingles vaccinations in the US: a propensity score matching analysis

Key Points

• Shingles vaccination rates significantly improved with better pharmacy access, highlighting a key factor in public health.
• The analysis utilized propensity score matching to effectively control for confounding variables related to healthcare disparities.
• Target populations with limited access showed notably lower vaccination rates, indicating potential gaps in outreach and education.
• Results suggest enhanced pharmacy access may encourage higher rates of vaccinations among vulnerable populations.