Operation Immunization Is Here!

Why does flu hit some communities harder than others?

Operation Immunization brings trusted pharmacists into community spaces for honest conversations about the flu, so communities can make informed decisions about protecting themselves and the people they love.

Flu hospitalization rates are nearly 80% higher among Black adults than White adults, and only about 42% of Black adults get their annual flu shot.

Our livestreams are open to everyone! Friends, family members, young adults, older adults, pharmacists, student pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.

Please share with family and friends so we can have an important discussion amid widespread misinformation.

• Livestream 1, Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 7:00 PM ET: Influenza Disease Burden and Racial Disparities in Vaccinations. Learn why flu affects communities differently and what that means for protecting our people.

• Livestream 2, Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11:00 AM ET: Pharmacists as Immunization Champions. An honest conversation with a pharmacist about influenza vaccination and why the pharmacy is often the easiest place to get vaccinated.

• Watch the training: The training webinar recording prepares pharmacists and students to handle tough questions about influenza, combat misinformation, and deliver culturally responsive care before community outreach.

• Bring it to your community: NPhA and SNPhA chapters can apply to host influenza education and outreach events through their respective chapter application processes.

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The NPhA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 2020 to support the activities of NPhA, including education programs, research projects, and innovative pharmacy practices. Each year, the NPhA Foundation provides scholarships to members of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association.

The Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA), a subdivision of NPhA, is an association of pharmacy students concerned about the pharmacy profession, healthcare issues, and the lack of minority representation in these areas. SNPhA coordinates programs that improve the health, educational, and social environments of underserved communities. 

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