Main description:

This third edition of APhA's Immunization Handbook provides practical and timely updates for pharmacists and pharmacy staff involved in pharmacy-based immunization services. Updated throughout, the 20 chapters present a step-by-step process for developing and implementing immunization services and offer guidelines, tips, and resources for building and sustaining a successful immunization practice and increasing vaccination rates. 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 work ow 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

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 Work ow 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 21. Index