APhA Policy Manual

Support of Immunizations Delivered by Pharmacies

PUBLIC HEALTH VACCINES

APhA supports pharmacists practicing under a standard of care regulatory model for providing immunization services.
APhA advocates for the sustained, equitable, and reliable availability of immunizations as a public health priority.
APhA supports the development, implementation, and expansion of pharmacy-led public education initiatives that highlight the proven role of immunizations in preventing disease, saving lives, reducing health disparities, and strengthening community resilience.
APhA champions full compensation by public and private insurers for pharmacy-provided immunization services, including the cost of the vaccine products and administration.
APhA supports expanding the authority of pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians to increase immunization capacity nationwide.
APhA supports the use of best existing evidence-based guidelines for immunization schedules.