Updates in RSV Prevention
Overview
The goal of this CE activity is to educate Pharmacists on the current literature and new ACIP recommendations for nirsevimab and maternal RSV vaccination for RSV prevention in infants. This program offers one contact hour of Immunization CE for Pharmacists.
Target Audience
Pharmacists in all practice settings.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity learners will be able to:
- Evaluate the Melody and Medley trials for nirsevimab.
- Compare the Savvy and Matisse trials for maternal RSV immunization.
- Apply the current ACIP recommendations for RSV prevention in infants.
- Discuss indications of nirsevimab and maternal RSV immunization in infants and pregnant women with HIV infection.
Technology
A mobile device or computer with an internet connection is required.
Evaluation
All participants will have the opportunity to review the educational session and speaker and to identify future educational needs.
Content Creator
Kelly Matson, Pharm.D., BCPPS
Clinical Professor, The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
Dr. Matson is a board certified pediatric pharmacy specialist with more than 15 years of clinical experience. She currently is a preceptor for introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences at UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Matson is an active member of professional organizations including American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), and American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), and Pediatric Pharmacy Association (PPAG). She has served as chair of the ACCP Pediatric PRN Education Committee and PPAG Advocacy Committee, and currently sits on the PPAG Board of Directors.
Statement of Disclosure
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Standards for Continuing Pharmacy Education, The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy requires that program faculty disclose any relationship (e.g., shareholder, recipient of research grant, consultant or member of an advisory committee) that the faculty may have with ineligible companies whose products or services may be mentioned in their presentations. No one involved in the planning of this program has any relevant financial relationships to disclose.
CE Credit
- Login or create an account in LUX LMS, URI’s learning management and CE reporting system, using your email address and professional license number. Complete all required account set up fields to ensure accurate CE reporting.
- Select “Available On-Line Activities” or “Home Study Programs” to find the educational activity.
- Select Take Post-Test and proceed to secure online payment (Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover and Electronic Checks are accepted).
- The registration fee for this program is $25.00.
Requirements for Credit
Completion of the online educational activity and a program evaluation are required to earn credit. No partial credit is available for this program. Evaluations must be completed at www.uripharmacycpd.org within 60 days. This program offers one contact hour (0.10 ceus) of Immunization CE for Pharmacists.
Pharmacy Accreditation Statement
The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This application-based program will provide 1.0 Contact Hour (0.1 CEU) for pharmacists. UAN 0060-0000-24-038-H06-P Release Date: September 23, 2024; Expiration Date: September 23, 2027