January 14, 2021

The Question About COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility: Who’s Next?
The CDC issued recommendations for prioritization of individuals for vaccination against COVID-19 in December, but that hasn’t standardized who gets the vaccine first across the country. Governors chose to accept the recommendations or tweak them, and that’s led to a range of implementation plans. As a result, pharmacists have been left confused about who’s eligible in their states. Read more.

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Vaccine Myths and How Pharmacists Can Counter Them
A Wisconsin pharmacist’s decision to spoil more than 500 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine brought some of the myths circulating about the new vaccines to the fore and clarified the need to explain how the new technology used by Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech work. Other rumors have been rampant on social media and elsewhere. What can you tell customers?

Change in Vaccine Distribution Plans Gives Pharmacies a Shot in the Arm
Under criticism for the slow rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, the Trump administration turned to pharmacies to help administer doses. Will drugstores play an even bigger role than expected? Read on to find out how this developing story could affect your pharmacy and your patients.

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