October 10, 2023, University of Toronto’s (U of T) Centre for Vaccine Preventable Diseases (CVPD) partnered with the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy (University of Toronto), the School of Pharmacy (University of Waterloo) and the Ontario Pharmacy Evidence Network (OPEN) to host a stakeholder discussion about the role of pharmacists as vaccinators in Ontario.

This meeting brought together pharmacists, physicians, public health practitioners, policymakers and community members to discuss programmatic challenges and opportunities for innovation. The result was a thought-provoking event that provided new ideas for improving immunization coverage in Ontario.

You may access the report here: https://www.dlsph.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pharmacys-Contribution-to-Vaccination-Within-an-Integrated-Health-System-AODA-Compliant.pdf

This report summarizes:

• Expert insight on the barriers to vaccine uptake
• An overview of pharmacy-based immunization services
• Innovative approaches to vaccination
• Ideas from attendees on opportunities for the future