Overworked Skokie Pharmacists Struggle During Flu Season
Pharmacists in Skokie, Illinois, are experiencing high levels of stress and burnout due to the overwhelming workload during flu season. With an influx of patients seeking flu vaccines and prescription orders, pharmacists are working long shifts and juggling multiple responsibilities, including administering COVID-19 vaccines, testing, filling prescriptions, and providing mental health counseling. The shortage of staff and increasing work requirements have also led to pharmacy workers calling in sick. To alleviate the pressure on local pharmacies, the Skokie Health and Human Services Department has increased the number of flu vaccinations administered at their clinic. However, pharmacists are still struggling to keep up with the demand, leading to frustrated patients. Independent drugstores are receiving less traffic compared to chain pharmacies and can handle more walk-ins.
