Vaccines Without a Season: Rethinking Pharmacy's Role in Prevention

This week, host John Beckner is joined by Hannah Fish, NCPA's senior director of strategic initiatives, for a deep dive on the evolving vaccine landscape. They outline vaccinations as a year-long service and share how pharmacists can prepare to best serve their communities. From smarter planning and community outreach to leveraging preexisting networks, Fish shares practical ways pharmacies can strengthen their role before respiratory season starts. They also address the rise in today's climate of vaccine hesitancy and provider fatigue. Backed by emerging research and insights from a roundtable of independent community pharmacy experts, Fish offers a forward-looking perspective on where vaccine services are headed and how pharmacists can lead the way. To learn more, visit: https://ncpa.org/sites/default/files/2026-05/ncpa-vaccine-whitepaper.pdf