American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) Joins HHS in New National Public Health Campaign

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) Joins HHS in New National Public Health Campaign

Campaign provides information on vaccines for common respiratory viruses.  

Alexandria, VA (September 9, 2024) — ASCP is partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) new national campaign—Risk Less. Do More.—to raise awareness of the latest vaccines for influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). ASCP and HHS will work together to provide important information on these common respiratory viruses and on the latest vaccines to all residents of the United States, especially those at highest risk of severe illness.

“The goal at ASCP is to empower pharmacists to help our community members live their healthiest lives,” said Chief Executive, Chad Worz. “The Risk Less. Do More” campaign will allow people in our community to learn about the vaccines for these illnesses and find easy access to them, which in turn, will improve the health of our entire community.”

As part of the partnership, ASCP will be partnering with LTC facilities to conduct vaccine clinics  

“HHS is proud to partner with the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP). The activities and events we will be collaborating on will help the campaign reach people across the country,” said May Malik, deputy assistant secretary for Public Affairs for Public Education at HHS. “As we know, vaccines are our best defense against flu, COVID-19, and RSV. Our goal with this partnership is to provide accurate and timely information so that the American people can make informed decisions about getting vaccinated this fall and winter.”

Flu, COVID-19, and RSV continue to take a heavy toll across the United States. During a 6-month period during the 2023-2024 fall and winter seasons, last fall and winter, these infections caused 800,000 hospitalizations. Without immunization, the risk of serious illness remains highest among adults ages 65 and older, residents of long-term care homes, pregnant people, and those living in rural areas. Some racial and ethnic groups, including Black and Hispanic people in the United States, are also at higher risk.

Please visit RiskLessDoMore.hhs.gov for more information on the Risk Less. Do More. campaign. For additional information on ASCP visit our website here.

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