The Gift of Immunity via Vaccination w/Ajit Johal BSP RPh FP5 Ep. 120

In this expert interview, Lindsay Dixon speaks with Ajit Johal, BSP RPh, about the latest on disease prevention via vaccination including shingles, travel vaccines, pneumonia, RSV, measles, and COVID-19. We also answer viewer questions that have come in from our audience in respect to vaccination. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 04:05 H1N1 Pandemic 06:32 Healthcare Professionals CTA 06:58 Immunize.io 09:14 Vaccine Donations via Immunize.io 10:42 How do vaccines work? 12:05 Types of Vaccines 14:15 COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Production 24:37: Are vaccines safe for people with autoimmune conditions? 27:28 How long is the Flu Vaccine effective for? 28:39 Shingles and Chickenpox Virus 31:07 Is it safe to get more than one vaccine at the same time? 34:02 Global COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines 39:38 How long does COVID-19 vaccination protect from infection? 42:05 Future Vaccine Development 45:35 Societal Benefits of Vaccination 49:36 Advocating for your health Ajit Johal @Immunize.io: https://immunize.io References: Global measles threat continues to grow as another year passes with millions of children unvaccinated: https://www.who.int/news/item/16-11-2023-global-measles-threat-continues-to-grow-as-another-year-passes-with-millions-of-children-unvaccinated Guidance on the use of COVID-19 vaccines in the fall of 2023: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/phac-aspc/documents/services/publications/vaccines-immunization/national-advisory-committee-immunization-guidance-use-covid-19-vaccines-fall-2023/statement.pdf Shingrix® shingles vaccine coverage is available at no cost to First Nations Elders who are 60 years and older. This change is intended to make the vaccine accessible to a larger segment of the Elder population. Coverage was previously limited to those aged 65 years and older. Recent Changes to Coverage of Shingrix® Vaccine and FreeStyle® Libre 2 Glucose Monitor (fnha.ca) This 64% relative reduction translates to ∼144,000 respiratory antibiotic prescriptions “prevented” annually by UIIP introduction.  Kwong, J. C., Maaten, S., Upshur, R. E., Patrick, D. M., & Marra, F. (2009). The effect of universal influenza immunization on antibiotic prescriptions: an ecological study. Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, 49(5), 750–756. https://doi.org/10.1086/605087 Don't miss out on crucial updates and exclusive content about health and patient advocacy. Be a part of our informed circle by subscribing to the Friendly Pharmacy 5 Newsletter: Sign up today at www.friendlypharmacy5.com to unlock a world of insights and stay ahead in your wellness journey. Lindsay Dixon is a registered Pharmacist residing in Canada. She obtained her Bachelors of Science degree in Brazil where she specialized in the area of Pharmacotherapy. With over 13 years of experience working in community pharmacy and in community pharmacy management, her passion lies in the areas of preventative medicine, patient-centred care, and public health education. In addition to being a licensed Pharmacist in the province of British Columbia, Lindsay is also certified Palliative Care through the University of Victoria and became certified in Migraine Care through Migraine Canada in 2023. Lindsay was the recipient of the Ben Gant Practice Innovation award from the BC Pharmacy Association in 2021 and was most recently selected by Pharmacy Practice & Business Magazine as the recipient of the Raise Your Voice Award in 2022. WEBSITE: www.friendlypharmacy5.com MEDIA CONTACT: [email protected] FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/FriendlyPharmacy5 https://www.instagram.com/friendlypharmacy5/?hl=en https://twitter.com/LindsayDixonFP5 DISCLAIMER: Friendly Pharmacy 5 health videos are for medical information only, and are NOT intended to replace recommendations and individualized assessments from your Primary Care Provider. #medicaleducation #pharmacists #vaccine