University of Waterloo researchers find ‘vaccination deserts’ in rural, northern parts of Ontario
It used provincial and federal data to establish where pharmacists are located in connection to the population as it concluded that there was a dearth of pharmacists trained to provide vaccinations in these areas.
“Our biggest realization is that there are many communities that do not have local access to a pharmacy at all,” stated Dr. Sherilyn Houle, co-author of the study.More work must be done to combat COVID-19, vaccine misinformation: Dr. Tam “While medication can be delivered remotely and virtual care can be used for offsite counselling, access to vaccinations will need a more innovative approach.”The school points out that as the government turns to pharmacies to provide vaccinations, it will make it more difficult for people living in rural or northern communities to get access.
“Reaching these communities of individuals will require innovative ideas, including mobile vaccination clinics and additional training for pharmacists located in these areas,” Houle said.
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