What must pharmacists report to the patient's primary care provider after administering a vaccine?

When pharmacists administer a vaccine, they are required to report adverse events to the patient's primary care provider. This duty is crucial because adverse events can provide important information about the safety and efficacy of vaccines. Monitoring and reporting these events contribute to better understanding and managing potential risks associated with vaccinations, ensuring patient safety.

Vaccination records, while important, primarily document that the vaccine was given and do not provide details about any negative outcomes that may have occurred. Side effects, while related to the vaccine, generally fall under the broader category of adverse events but are not the primary focus for mandatory reporting. Patient's medication history, while pertinent for understanding potential interactions or contraindications before vaccination, is not something that needs to be reported to the primary care provider after the vaccine is administered. Therefore, the requirement specifically highlights the significance of tracking and communicating adverse events.