DONT LET THE FLU GET YOU IN OUR COMMUNITY! Gita Dahya Community - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
DONT LET THE FLU GET YOU IN OUR COMMUNITY! Gita Dahya Community Pharmacis ist & Vaccinator Unichem Karori Pharmacy has 5 trained vaccinators who are able to administer: Flu, Pertussis, Meningococcal, Shingles Vaccines user pays
Unichem Karori Pharmacy has 5 trained vaccinators who are able to administer: Flu, Pertussis, Meningococcal, Shingles Vaccines – user pays In 2016 we administered 115 vaccines – nearly double 2015- No Appointment required- We provided FLUQUADRI Vaccine We actively refer those in our community who are eligible for a funded Flu vaccine to their GP
Raising awareness around Flu Vaccine availability
Increase awareness
Extended hours – weekends and Late nights Increase the pool
The ability to discuss relevant disease and vaccine information During disease outbreaks the opportunity to communicate key public health messages and disseminate information to local community
Pharmacists have welcomed the opportunity to vaccinate their communities We administered FLUQUADRI this year Pharmacists complete the same training as all vaccinators We have invested in electronic consent and with the person’s consent we advise their GP they have had the vaccine which in most cases they have agreed to. Feedback from our consumers is extremely positive It is all about increasing the numbers of those getting vaccinated
In 2012 after the first flu season that Pharmacists were vaccinating a survey was completed by with consumers who had their flu vaccine in a pharmacy.
Overall Satisfaction Rated 4-5
Had not had a flu vaccination the year before Of those surveyed