ArticleCMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne2017
Impact of pharmacist administration of influenza vaccines on uptake in Canada.
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12 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
Sarah A BuchanEpidemiology Division (Buchan, Rosella, Kwong), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto; Toronto Public Health (Finkelstein); Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (Juurlink, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; College of Pharmacy and Faculty of Medicine (Isenor), Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Marra) and Faculty of Medicine (Patel), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; Cumming School of Medicine (Russell), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta.; Public Health Ontario (Rosella, Quach, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; School of Pharmacy (Waite), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont.
Laura C RosellaEpidemiology Division (Buchan, Rosella, Kwong), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto; Toronto Public Health (Finkelstein); Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (Juurlink, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; College of Pharmacy and Faculty of Medicine (Isenor), Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Marra) and Faculty of Medicine (Patel), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; Cumming School of Medicine (Russell), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta.; Public Health Ontario (Rosella, Quach, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; School of Pharmacy (Waite), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont.
Michael FinkelsteinEpidemiology Division (Buchan, Rosella, Kwong), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto; Toronto Public Health (Finkelstein); Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (Juurlink, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; College of Pharmacy and Faculty of Medicine (Isenor), Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Marra) and Faculty of Medicine (Patel), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; Cumming School of Medicine (Russell), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta.; Public Health Ontario (Rosella, Quach, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; School of Pharmacy (Waite), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont.
David JuurlinkEpidemiology Division (Buchan, Rosella, Kwong), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto; Toronto Public Health (Finkelstein); Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (Juurlink, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; College of Pharmacy and Faculty of Medicine (Isenor), Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Marra) and Faculty of Medicine (Patel), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; Cumming School of Medicine (Russell), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta.; Public Health Ontario (Rosella, Quach, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; School of Pharmacy (Waite), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont.
Jennifer IsenorEpidemiology Division (Buchan, Rosella, Kwong), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto; Toronto Public Health (Finkelstein); Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (Juurlink, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; College of Pharmacy and Faculty of Medicine (Isenor), Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Marra) and Faculty of Medicine (Patel), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; Cumming School of Medicine (Russell), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta.; Public Health Ontario (Rosella, Quach, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; School of Pharmacy (Waite), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont.
Fawziah MarraEpidemiology Division (Buchan, Rosella, Kwong), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto; Toronto Public Health (Finkelstein); Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (Juurlink, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; College of Pharmacy and Faculty of Medicine (Isenor), Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Marra) and Faculty of Medicine (Patel), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; Cumming School of Medicine (Russell), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta.; Public Health Ontario (Rosella, Quach, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; School of Pharmacy (Waite), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont.
Anik PatelEpidemiology Division (Buchan, Rosella, Kwong), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto; Toronto Public Health (Finkelstein); Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (Juurlink, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; College of Pharmacy and Faculty of Medicine (Isenor), Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Marra) and Faculty of Medicine (Patel), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; Cumming School of Medicine (Russell), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta.; Public Health Ontario (Rosella, Quach, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; School of Pharmacy (Waite), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont.
Margaret L RussellEpidemiology Division (Buchan, Rosella, Kwong), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto; Toronto Public Health (Finkelstein); Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (Juurlink, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; College of Pharmacy and Faculty of Medicine (Isenor), Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Marra) and Faculty of Medicine (Patel), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; Cumming School of Medicine (Russell), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta.; Public Health Ontario (Rosella, Quach, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; School of Pharmacy (Waite), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont.
Susan QuachEpidemiology Division (Buchan, Rosella, Kwong), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto; Toronto Public Health (Finkelstein); Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (Juurlink, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; College of Pharmacy and Faculty of Medicine (Isenor), Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Marra) and Faculty of Medicine (Patel), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; Cumming School of Medicine (Russell), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta.; Public Health Ontario (Rosella, Quach, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; School of Pharmacy (Waite), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont.
Nancy WaiteEpidemiology Division (Buchan, Rosella, Kwong), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto; Toronto Public Health (Finkelstein); Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (Juurlink, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; College of Pharmacy and Faculty of Medicine (Isenor), Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Marra) and Faculty of Medicine (Patel), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; Cumming School of Medicine (Russell), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta.; Public Health Ontario (Rosella, Quach, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; School of Pharmacy (Waite), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont.
Jeffrey C KwongEpidemiology Division (Buchan, Rosella, Kwong), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto; Toronto Public Health (Finkelstein); Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (Juurlink, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; College of Pharmacy and Faculty of Medicine (Isenor), Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Marra) and Faculty of Medicine (Patel), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; Cumming School of Medicine (Russell), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta.; Public Health Ontario (Rosella, Quach, Kwong), Toronto, Ont.; School of Pharmacy (Waite), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont. jeff.kwong@utoronto.ca.
Public Health Agency of Canada/Canadian Institutes of Health Research Influenza Research Network (PCIRN) Program Delivery and Evaluation Group
3M (United States) · USToronto Public Health · CAUniversity of British Columbia · CA
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Abstract
backgroundUptake of influenza vaccination in Canada remains suboptimal despite widespread public funding. To increase access, several provinces have implemented policies permitting pharmacists to administer influenza vaccines in community pharmacies. We examined the impact of such policies on the uptake of seasonal influenza vaccination in Canada.
methodsWe pooled data from the 2007-2014 cycles of the Canadian Community Health Survey (
resultsAcross all survey cycles combined, 28.8% of respondents reported receiving a seasonal influenza vaccine during the 12 months before survey participation. Introduction of a policy for pharmacist administration of influenza vaccine was associated with a modest increase in coverage (2.2%) and an individual's likelihood of uptake (adjusted prevalence ratio 1.05, 95% confidence interval 1.02-1.08).
interpretationUptake of influenza immunization was modestly increased in Canadian jurisdictions that allowed pharmacists to administer influenza vaccines.
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CanadaCommunity Pharmacy ServicesFemaleHumansImmunization ProgramsInfluenza, HumanInfluenza VaccinesMalePharmacistsVaccinationInfluenza Vaccines
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