Local pharmacies are ready to help out with a national COVID-19 vaccine rollout once supply becomes available, says the head of an organization that represents the retailers. Sandra Hanna, CEO of the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada and a practising pharmacist, said pharmacies hope to play a "critical" role in a mass immunization campaign against COVID-19. We think pharmacies are going to be integral to ensuring that Canadians get vaccinated against COVID-19." Sandra Hanna, CEO of the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada and a practising pharmacist, said pharmacies hope to play a 'critical' role in a mass immunization campaign against COVID-19. Pharmacies recommend vaccination by appointmentThe rollout for the COVID-19 vaccine will be different than it has been for flu vaccines because it is being administered to priority groups first, Hannah added.

Source: CBC News February 13, 2021 18:11 UTC