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ACP releases guidebook on aging, immunity, and importance of vaccination

A free guidebook reinforces the importance of immunization among older adults, especially for vaccine-preventable diseases such as shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.


ACP, the American Pharmacists Association, and The Gerontological Society of America have released “Aging and Immunity: The Important Role of Vaccines,” a guidebook designed to help health care professionals understand the biological impact of aging on immunity.

This resource reinforces the importance of immunization among older adults, especially for vaccine-preventable diseases such as shingles, pneumonia, and influenza. The guidebook also offers practical tips and strategies for supporting aging patients' health and overcoming barriers to vaccination.

Aging and Immunity: The Important Role of Vaccines,” developed with support from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), is free and available on ACPOnline.org.