FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A vial of the measles, mumps, and rubella virus (MMR) vaccine is pictured at the International Community Health Services clinic in Seattle, Washington, U.S., March 20, 2019.
As concerns about possible outbreaks grow, there are calls for Alberta to improve access to publicly funded measles vaccines by greenlighting pharmacists to provide them.There are calls for Alberta to improve access to publicly funded measles vaccines, by allowing pharmacists to provide them, as some Albertans struggle to access the shots.According to the Public Health Agency of Canada
When she heard the vaccination recommendations for travellers, she immediately set out to secure an appointment for herself."This needs to be dealt with so people can get their injections in a more timely manner," she said.She wasn't able to book an appointment in time at a public immunization clinic and tried a number of different pharmacies before driving to Lacombe, where she paid out of pocket to get the shot."They really need to get on to this.
"We have the scope to provide these vaccinations and we've shown that we're able to roll out effective vaccine systems and processes in the past."Alberta urged to make 'full court push' against measles as Europe battles outbreaks Alberta's immunization program, which is led by public health nurses, is working well, the statement went on to say.
Randy Howden is a pharmacist and the owner of the Crowfoot and Sunridge Medicine Shoppe locations in Calgary. Often, he said, people are confused about whether they qualify for a measles shot and he guides them through that process.
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