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Overview
Pharmacists are essential in reducing the public health burden of infectious diseases. Influenza and pneumococcal disease continue to pose a substantial health threat, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality, particularly among high-risk populations. Vaccination remains the cornerstone of prevention, yet vaccine hesitancy persists as a major challenge.
The 2024 PTCE Infectious Disease Day of Education will provide practical education to pharmacists to equip them to effectively communicate vaccine benefits and address patient concerns to support immunization efforts against infectious diseases. Sessions will explore the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and complications associated with influenza and pneumococcal disease. Participants will explore the latest immunization guidelines, including vaccine recommendations for different patient populations. Practical strategies for administering vaccines, managing adverse effects, and enhancing patient adherence will be emphasized. Throughout the day there will be opportunities for participants to engage with expert faculty and discuss the complex issue of vaccine hesitancy, as well as review best practices for patient education and counseling about influenza in particular through counseling video vignettes. Each session includes immunization credit.
Accreditation Information
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
The CE broadcasts/symposia are approved for 1 to 1.5 contact hours (0.10 to 0.15 CEU) of application-based credit.
Obtaining Credit
All participants who attended the live virtual broadcast need to log on to their Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ account on www.pharmacytimes.org to complete an online evaluation form and request their credit. Instructions on receiving credit will be provided the day of the event.