VDH COVID-19 Updates: Testing, Vaccines, and Therapeutics

Overview

COVID-19 testing has been a hot topic in recent weeks (Feb 2022) and The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) provides participants with the most up-to-date information regarding testing availability and allocation. This presentation also provides updates for available COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics.

Learning Objectives

  • Provide a current overview of COVID-19 in Virginia: Virology, Epidemiology, and Prevention
  • Review current pharmacy testing strategies that support COVID-19 public health response
  • Identify COVID-19 vaccine candidates and differentiate immunization schedules for individual patients
  • Review administration, handling, and storage of current COVID-19 vaccines
  • Discuss COVID-19 therapeutics currently available and their role in the pre-exposure, treatment, and post-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19

Speakers

Alexis Page, PharmD, BCACP
Healthcare Coordination and Therapeutics Unit Co-Lead
VDH

Chelsea Sprouse, PharmD, BCACP
COVID-19 Vaccine Pharmacy Coordinator
VDH

Registration Rates

VPhA Member: $20
Non-Member: $35

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