Flu Vaccine Options for Older Adults and Those with Chronic Health Conditions
Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) discusses a new flu vaccination campaign from the ASCP and Sanofi that encourages older adults and those with chronic conditions to speak with their healthcare providers or pharmacists about flu vaccine options that may be right for them.
Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, is the Chief Executive of ASCP. A board-certified geriatric pharmacist and graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, his career has focused on the medication management of older adults. He developed an innovative clinical practice in a long-term care setting in Ohio and directed the pharmacy practice of a regional, independent pharmacy serving 10,000 long-term care residents. He established a nation-wide, geriatric-based consulting company to educate and serve nursing facility residents, nursing facility administration, long-term care pharmacies, and the public through a comprehensive knowledge of medication use. He is a national thought leader presenting on pharmacy and medication-related topics and has served on several national boards related to pharmacy and medication use. Chad’s hobbies include making furniture (sometimes for the ASCP office!), and the Star Wars movies are his favorite entertainment.