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April 24, 2008

Pharmacists give pneumonia shots today at State House

Pneumonia vaccinations will be given out today at the State House and soon, thanks to legislation passed last year, they’ll be available at local pharmacies.

The vaccinations are free and available to the public to bring attention to the new law, which allows pharmacists to administer vaccinations.

Today’s event, “Face of Pharmacy,” is sponsored by the Rhode Island Pharmacists Association, the Rhode Island Society of Health Systems Pharmacists and URI.

Vaccines are free and available to adults only from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the State House. In addition to the vaccines, pharmacists will screen participants’ blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol and provide other information.

Jeff Bratbert, a clinical assistant professor of pharmacy at the University of Rhode Island said this new dimension of his job allows him to educate patients.

“Some people work all day and are unable to get to a doctor's office or flu clinic when they are open,” Bratbert said, “so being able to get the flu shot at the pharmacy is a major convenience.”

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 12:25 PM | Permalink

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