Course Description
Intended Audience: Primary care physicians, pediatricians, specialists in infectious diseases, immunology, obstetrics/gynecology, and pulmonology, NPs, PAs, nurses, and pharmacists
Pneumococcal bacteria cause a range of illnesses from ear infections and sinusitis to meningitis and bacteremia, which are most prevalent among young children and older adults. Fortunately, vaccines are available to protect individuals across the lifespan from pneumococcal disease, yet providers are challenged to navigate an evolving vaccine landscape and frequently changing recommendations.
What You’ll Learn?
- Tune in to this video podcast to catch up on the latest evidence and guidelines in pneumococcal vaccination with two vaccine experts as they:
- Review impacts of pneumococcal disease across age groups
- Compare age indications and serotype coverage of available vaccines
- Discuss strategies and tools to support pneumococcal vaccination in alignment with current guidelines.
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