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Childhood vaccinations: Embrace the change
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Childhood vaccinations: Embrace the change
Wednesday 22 May 2024, 03:56 PM
Auckland pharmacist Charles Walker was probably the first pharmacist to become an Authorised Vaccinator (all-ages) in his region [Image: Supplied]
Charles Walker is one of the few pharmacists who was already vaccinating infants before the wider profession got permission to do so in April. Charles shares his thoughts on why pharmacy should be excited to do them
This change improves the accessibility, availability and acceptability of vaccines nationwide
As a pharmacist with a passion for vaccinations and