Vaccines and special-risk population groups

While vaccines are recommended for almost everyone, there are specific groups of people who may be particularly vulnerable to severe forms of vaccine-preventable diseases. Their health conditions may increase the risk of developing complications requiring hospitalisation, developing secondary illnesses or even dying. Therefore, it is imperative to actively promote vaccination to those groups to ensure that they receive all the vaccines that are suitable for their age and clinical situation. Pharmacists can play an important role in promoting and advocating vaccination to these groups by leveraging their accessibility, expertise and trust by the population. Their frequent interactions with the public provide valuable opportunities to raise awareness of the importance of vaccination.

Chronic respiratory diseases

This video highlights the main benefits of vaccination, and which vaccines are recommended for people living with chronic respiratory conditions.

30 November 2022

Speaker: Ema Paulino, President, National Pharmacy Association, Portugal (ANF), Portugal

Ema Paulino is a pharmacist at her own community pharmacy in Portugal. She is general manager of Ezfy, a company that engages community pharmacies in the implementation of patient support programmes. Ms Paulino is president of the Portuguese National Association of Pharmacies, and immediate past professional secretary of FIP. She is currently on the board of Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe, and is a member of the board of the International Primary Care Respiratory Group.