In fact, they already administer life-saving vaccinations, like the flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine. Their involvement has made a huge difference.
So why not other vaccines?
More than 9 in 10 Canadians live within 5 kilometres of a pharmacy. They’re a safe and efficient choice for reaching people in every region of Ontario including rural and remote areas.
Having pharmacists join physicians and health care providers on the frontlines to administer these vaccines would be a game-changer.
We just need people like you onboard to support this common sense approach.