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The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners to stimulate dialogue on trends with great momentum to advance gerontology.
The Significance of Ensuring Older Adults Have Access to Age-Appropriate Vaccines
GSA Momentum Discussions
14 minutes 41 seconds
1 year ago
The Significance of Ensuring Older Adults Have Access to Age-Appropriate Vaccines
During this Momentum Discussion podcast episode, GSA CEO James Appleby and VP for Policy and Professional Affairs, Patricia D’Antonio, discuss the importance of older adults having access to and receiving age-appropriate vaccines. They describe the positive economic impact of being immunized, such as avoiding illness and maintaining work schedules and social engagements, avoiding co-morbid long-term illnesses and hospitalizations, and enjoying all aspects of living. They address topics pending at the upcoming Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, including a discussion on the age when individuals can receive a vaccine to prevent pneumococcal infections. Appleby and D’Antonio also discuss the significant role of all healthcare professionals in championing age-appropriate vaccines.
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Speaker:Patricia M. “Trish” D’Antonio BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP, Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs, Gerontological Society of America
Host:James Appleby, BSPharm, MPH, ScD (Hon), Chief Executive Officer, Gerontological Society of America
This podcast episode is supported by Pfizer. Content was developed by Gerontological Society of America (GSA).
GSA Momentum Discussions
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners to stimulate dialogue on trends with great momentum to advance gerontology.