Immunization Update 2021

Overview

The program will provide an update on recent changes to immunizations including the impact on the delivery of pharmacy-based immunization services. Participants will apply Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) immunization schedules and recommendations to practice. There will be a discussion of the impact of COVID-19 on immunization uptake in the United States including a review of COVID-19 vaccines and clinical considerations. Finally, participants will learn about communication techniques to address vaccine hesitancy.

Learning Objectives

Pharmacists:
  • Evaluate recent updates or changes that influence the delivery of pharmacy-based immunization services.
  • Apply the current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) immunization schedule and recommendations to practice.
  • Compare and contrast COVID-19 vaccines including clinical considerations
  • Describe the impact of COVID-19 on immunization uptake in the United States
  • Adapt communication techniques for addressing vaccine hesitancy
Technicians:
  • Evaluate recent updates or changes that influence the delivery of pharmacy-based immunization services.
  • Describe impact of COVID-19 on immunization uptake in the United States
  • Adapt communication techniques for addressing vaccine hesitancy
  • Recognize the role of the technician in the practice management of pharmacy-based immunization services.
  • Apply techniques for helping identify patients in need of pharmacy-based immunization services.

Speaker

Jean-Venable “Kelly” R. Goode, Pharm.D., BCPS, FAPhA, FCCP
Professor and Director, Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program VCU

Registration Rates

VPhA Member: $20
Non-Member: $35

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