Free ACCP Educational Program on Vaccines and Autism
ACCP is excited to introduce a new educational session, Evidence-Based Communication on Vaccines and Autism, designed to equip clinicians with practical strategies for navigating today’s challenging vaccine conversations.
Led by pediatric clinical pharmacy experts Dr Lucas Orth and Dr Bernard Lee, this program delivers clear, science-supported messaging and offers approachable communication techniques to help clinicians address concerns, build trust, and support shared decision-making with families.
As misinformation grows and vaccine hesitancy continues to affect public health, pharmacists play an essential role in guiding caregivers with empathy, clarity, and confidence. This session provides valuable tools to support these efforts and enhance clinical practice.
Access the CPE version: www.accp.com/store/product.aspx?pc=ECVA26
Non-CPE quick link: https://vimeo.com/1170070372/4bb5df32a1
AAP and ACP Vaccine Guidance
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has published an evidence-based Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for the upcoming vaccination year, together with an accompanying Policy Statement outlining recommendations for the immunization of patients from birth through 18 years. These materials reflect the most current guidance reviewed by pediatric infectious disease experts.
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released updated guidance on COVID-19 vaccines and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccines for adults who are not pregnant or immunocompromised. Updated immunization guidance and other evidence-based clinical resources can be found here.
Clinical pharmacists play a critical role in providing vaccine education, assessing vaccine safety, and optimizing adherence to immunization schedules across care settings. As trusted medication and preventive care experts, they frequently engage with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams—often at pivotal moments when vaccine hesitancy, safety concerns, or complex medical conditions require nuanced, evidence-based discussion. Use of the AAP immunization schedule and ACP guidance documents can support clinical pharmacists’ contributions to shared decision-making related to vaccination.
Public-Facing Statement on Pharmacists and Vaccine Shared Decision-Making
Amid ongoing public confusion and concern about vaccinations—driven in part by differing recommendations from various sources—pharmacists remain a vital, trusted resource for clear, evidence-based guidance. To help address these challenges and reinforce consistent messaging, ACCP, together with 13 other national pharmacy organizations, issued a joint statement emphasizing the critical role that pharmacists play as frontline medication experts. The message highlights pharmacists’ specialized training and their unique ability to facilitate informed, collaborative decisions about vaccinations—an especially important responsibility during respiratory virus season.
Read the full statement here: https://www.pharmacist.com/DNNGlobalStorageRedirector.ashx?egsfid=xGGpxqIPrZw%3d.