Quiz

1. Which of the following options best describes the strategic public health value of vaccination clinics in community pharmacies in Australia? (LO 1)

1. They primarily serve as a site for vaccine storage rather than administration.
2. They enhance access and equity in vaccination, particularly for rural and underserved populations, and play a vital role in national immunisation coverage.
3. Their main contribution is limited to providing travel vaccinations for international travellers.
4. They have minimal involvement in public health emergency responses such as COVID-19 and influenza outbreaks.

2. Which of the following options best describes the key operational and workflow requirements for conducting vaccination services in a community pharmacy setting? (LO 2)

1. Vaccination services can be conducted at the dispensing counter provided the area is disinfected between patients.
2. Vaccine preparation and administration can occur in the same public area, provided the pharmacist maintains visual oversight.
3. A private consultation room that meets privacy, accessibility and infection control standards must be used, with designated areas for vaccine preparation and administration.
4. Hand hygiene facilities and anaphylaxis kits are optional if the pharmacy is located near a medical centre.

3. Which of the following statements about pharmacist immunisers in Australia is CORRECT? (LO 3)

1. Any registered pharmacist can administer vaccines without completing specific immunisation training.
2. Pharmacist immunisers must maintain current CPR, first aid, and anaphylaxis management certification, and complete an accredited vaccination training program approved by the Australian Pharmacy Council or state/territory health department.
3. Intern pharmacists can independently administer vaccines in all states/territories without supervision.
4. Pharmacy staff do not require any training to assist in immunisation services.

4. True or False? Pharmacy vaccination clinics can generate income solely from government-funded vaccines, and privately funded vaccinations do not contribute to pharmacy revenue. (LO 4)

1. True
2. False

5. Which of the following strategies is most effective for pharmacies to increase patient attendance at vaccination clinics? (LO 4)

1. Display posters at the pharmacy counter but avoid discussing vaccines during dispensing and medicine reviews.
2. Rely solely on patients asking for vaccines without any proactive outreach or reminders.
3. Only promote vaccination services on the pharmacy website without in-person engagement.
4. Send targeted SMS or email reminders with booking links, use in-pharmacy promotion, digital marketing, community engagement, collaborate with local healthcare providers and offer convenient clinic options.