Vaccination: Benefits beyond specific disease prevention – Part 4

Vaccination: Benefits beyond specific disease prevention – Part 4

This is the 4th and final episode in the FIP series ‘Vaccination: Benefits beyond specific disease prevention’ which aimed to highlight the extensive advantages of vaccination beyond merely guarding against specific pathogens in older adults.

Parts 1 and 2 focused on the evidence base of indirect benefits of vaccination in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes and arthritis in older adults and prolonged immune responses that contribute to sustained health. They also underscored the indispensable role of pharmacists in promoting healthy aging through vaccination.