
With constant vaccine and guideline updates reserved for pneumococcal diseases, pharmacists continue to be the authority on pneumococcal vaccine administration.
Megan Smith, PharmD, clinical pharmacist and health coach with Food City

With constant vaccine and guideline updates reserved for pneumococcal diseases, pharmacists continue to be the authority on pneumococcal vaccine administration.

In part 3 of our interview with Megan Smith, PharmD, she discusses the common reasons for hesitancy among patients, specifically for the pneumococcal vaccine.

Megan Smith, PharmD, discusses how pharmacists have taken reigns in boosting pneumococcal vaccine rates across health care.

Megan Smith, PharmD, breaks down the public health sector’s current understanding and approach toward pneumococcal vaccines.

Published: December 9th 2025 | Updated: