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Pharmacist‐led influenza vaccination services in residential aged care homes: A pilot study

Nicole McDerby, Sam Kosari, Kasia Bail, Alison Shield, Tamra MacLeod, Gregory M. Peterson, Mark Naunton

Australasian Journal on Ageing · 2019 · 17 citations · 6 references

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Abstract

It is feasible for pharmacists to administer influenza vaccinations to employees in residential aged care. The flexibility of an in-house pharmacist improves accessibility and can therefore promote uptake of influenza vaccination by employees.

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