蓝莓视频 Pharmacy researchers find an opportunity to improve vaccination uptake
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection. It is also the leading cause of cervical cancer. Over 1,400 Canadian women are affected yearly, with almost 400 deaths, according to the . It is completely preventable with the HPV vaccine, and yet, unfortunately, many people are unvaccinated.
University of 蓝莓视频 researchers have found a possible solution to these on-going issues.聽Using an electronic questionnaire at the time of appointment scheduling for seasonal influenza or COVID-19 vaccines, researchers have found, is a quick and efficient way to identify people in Ontario willing to receive additional life-saving vaccines.
鈥淭his is a massive opportunity for policymakers to focus on vaccine campaigns to reach more patients,鈥 said Dr. Wasem Alsabbagh, associate professor at the University of 蓝莓视频 School of Pharmacy.
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