Improving HPV-related cancers and diseases education among pharmacists (2025)
This series equips pharmacists with essential knowledge on HPV and related cancers, focusing on prevention and vaccination.
Episode 1- Introduction to HPV and HPV-related diseases
In this first episode, Rawan Bajis, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Trainee, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Australia, explains the biology of HPV and its transmission and highlights the importance of prevention through vaccination.
Episode 2: HPV vaccination mechanism, effectiveness and safety
In this second episode, Hannelie Meyer, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Head, South African Vaccination and Immunisation Centre, South Africa, explains how HPV vaccines work and how to address patient concerns.
Episode 3: Identifying at-risk populations and overcoming barriers
In this third episode, Salisa Westrick, Health Outcomes Research and Policy, Auburn University, USA, explains the common barriers to HPV vaccination uptake and how to overcome them.
Addressing Vaccine Fatigue, Complacency and Confidence (2024)
Episode 1- What can pharmacists in low- and middle-income countries do about adult vaccine mistrust?
In this first episode, Dr Kate O’Brien, director of the World Health Organization’s Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals, explores the strategies that pharmacists can employ to address vaccine mistrust, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Episode 2- What is vaccine complacency and fatigue and how can pharmacists address them among at-risk adults?
In this second episode, Dr Samantha Marsh, a Senior research fellow at the Department of General Practice and Primary Healthcare, University of Auckland, shares insights on how pharmacists can identify and address flu vaccine complacency and fatigue among at-risk adults.
Episode 3- Using behavioural science to address vaccine concerns and hesitancy: how can pharmacists build confidence in adult vaccination, and particularly flu vaccination?
In this last episode, Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, FIP lead for Practice Development and Transformation, shares practical approaches that pharmacists can employ to tack vaccine hesitancy, and improve patients’ confidence in flu vaccination.
