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OPERATION IMMUNIZATION: 

Community Influenza Education and Vaccination Awareness Initiative


Why does flu hit some communities harder than others? 

Join us on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET, for the Operation Immunization livestream: Influenza Disease Burden and Racial Disparities in Vaccinations. Learn why flu affects communities differently and what that means for protecting our people.

This livestream is OPEN TO EVERYONE, including but not limited to friends, family members, young adults, older adults, pharmacists, student pharmacists, other healthcare professionals, etc.

We HIGHLY encourage you to share this with your family and friends so we can have an important discussion amid widespread misinformation!


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Over 94% of people who receive their vaccine at a community pharmacy report being highly satisfied because it is fast, close to home, and hassle-free.

Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, for an honest conversation with a pharmacist about influenza vaccination and why the pharmacy is often the easiest place to get vaccinated.

This livestream is OPEN TO EVERYONE, including but not limited to friends, family members, young adults, older adults, pharmacists, student pharmacists, other healthcare professionals, etc.

We HIGHLY encourage you to share this with your family and friends so we can have an important discussion amid widespread misinformation!


REGISTER TODAY


PAST EVENTS

Operation Immunization brings trusted pharmacists into community spaces for honest conversations about influenza, so communities can make informed decisions about protecting themselves and the people they love this season.


This session will prepare you to handle tough questions about influenza, combat misinformation, and deliver culturally responsive care before you begin community outreach.


Watch the Training Webinar Recording


WHY DOES THIS MATTER?

Flu Does Not Hit Every Community The Same

80%

Flu hospitalization rates were nearly 80% higher among Black adults than White adults from 2009–2022.

42%

Only about 42% of Black adults get their annual flu shot, leaving too many families unprotected against this severe respiratory illness. 

9 in 10

Americans live within 5 miles of a pharmacy.


CALL TO ACTION FOR NPhA & SNPhA CHAPTERS


Bring Operation Immunization to Your Community!

Interested in hosting an influenza education and outreach event in your community?

NPhA and SNPhA chapters are encouraged to apply for Operation Immunization outreach through their respective chapter application processes. 

NPhA Chapters | Apply to Host

SNPhA Chapters | Apply to Host

Thank you to our Expert Contributors

Ayo Adefioye, PharmD | Program Manager

Terri Smith Moore, PhD, MBA, RPh, CPH | Senior Program Advisor

Samantha Robinson, PharmD | Program Administrator

Chandler Fullington, PharmD | Content Editor and Clinical Reviewer

Kirstyn Hill, PharmD, MPH | Faculty Speaker

Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, MPH | Subject Matter Expert

Brian Hurdle, PharmD, MPH | Lead Data and Evaluation Analyst

Ruth Adeyemi, PharmD, MPH | Marketing and Promotions

Shantel Upshaw Houston, PharmD | Interim Executive Vice President, NPhA



This resource was developed by the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) with support from Seqirus. 

It does not constitute clinical advice.

Learn more about Seqirus here. 





References

1.CDC. Inequities in Flu Vaccine Uptake. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionOctober 18, 2022. Accessed October 14, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/flu-inequities/index.html 

2.Berenbrok LA, Tang S, Gabriel N, et al. Access to community pharmacies: A nationwide geographic information systems cross-sectional analysis. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association. 2022;62(6). doi:10.1016/j.japh.2022.07.003

3. Houle SKD, Johal A, Roumeliotis P, Roy B, Boivin W. Influenza vaccination in community pharmacy: A cross-sectional survey of Canadian adults' knowledge, attitude and beliefs. Can Pharm J (Ott). 2024;157(3):123-132. doi:10.1177/17151635241240464


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The National Pharmaceutical Association is dedicated to representing the views and ideals of minority pharmacists on critical issues affecting healthcare and pharmacy, promoting racial and health equity, as well as advancing the standards of pharmaceutical care among all practitioners.

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