Flu shots and immunizations can play an important role in preventive care, especially during respiratory illness season and at different stages of life.
CVS pharmacist Alexandra shares how vaccine conversations can help patients better understand what may be recommended based on age, health history, seasonal risk and personal needs. Her experience includes supporting flu clinics in community settings and helping families navigate immunization questions at CVS Pharmacy.
Her experience with immunizations has included patients at very different stages of life. At a flu clinic in Tennessee, she met a 110-year-old patient waiting for a flu shot. Later, at CVS Pharmacy, she helped a parent support their 3-year-old daughter’s protection with a flu vaccine. Both moments reflect how vaccine care can support patients, families and communities in different ways.
Immunization recommendations can vary by individual. Patients should speak with a pharmacist or healthcare provider to understand whi...
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