Vaccination remains one of the most effective public health interventions for preventing infectious diseases and reducing morbidity and mortality. Yet vaccination coverage, particularly among adults, remains below recommended targets in many countries. Existing literature shows that recommendations from healthcare providers are one of the strongest drivers of vaccine acceptance and uptake. To support pharmacists in this role, FIP has launched a new toolkit and accompanying infographic on vaccination communication today. The toolkit focuses on three key areas of communication: pharmacist–patient, pharmacist–public, and pharmacists–other healthcare professionals communication.

“Pharmacists are among the most accessible healthcare professionals and are one of the first points of contact for people seeking advice about vaccines,” said Ms Nisa Masyitah, FIP Data and Intelligence Manager. “Effective communication skills are therefore essential for improving vaccine uptake, and this toolkit provides practical guidance to support pharmacists in having those conversations with confidence.”