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Operation Immunization
Operation Immunization consists of a promotional campaign designed to increase community awareness of immunization information and advise patients where they can obtain the proper immunizations. This campaign also promotes the implementation of immunization services in pharmacies. Through participation in this project, student pharmacists are providing the pharmacy profession with an excellent resource in the fight against the growing incidence, morbidity, and mortality associated with vaccine preventable diseases.
Statistics:
- Each year, about 60,000 Americans die of pneumococcal disease and 20,000 Americans die of influenza
- For every child who dies of a vaccine preventable disease, 400 adults die from the same diseases.
Current projects:
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