LOOKING FOR AIR? ALL ABOUT RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (RSV)

Objectives

• At the conclusion of the activity, pharmacists, should be able to: Discuss differences between RSV and other respiratory infections
• Describe the epidemiology of RSV and clinical outcomes.
• Outline prevention strategies available.
• Classify available and emerging RSV vaccines for older adults including mechanisms of action and safety and efficacy data.
• Identify differences between the management of RSV based on age.
• Explain evidence-based recommendations for the appropriate use of RSV vaccines, considering factors such as age, medical history, and other risk factors.
• Discuss management of RSV infection in adults and children.
• Describe regulations related to the vaccinations for RSV.
• Value the role of the pharmacy team in caring for patients at risk for RSV.
• At the conclusion of the activity, pharmacy technicians, should be able to: List the differences between RSV and other respiratory infections.
• Describe the epidemiology of RSV and clinical outcomes.
• List prevention strategies available.
• Identify available and emerging RSV vaccines for older adults including mechanisms of action and safety and efficacy data.
• Identify differences between the management of RSV based on age.
• Mention the medications used for RSV infection in adults and children.
• Describe regulations related to the vaccinations for RSV.
• Value the role of the pharmacy team in caring for patients at risk for RSV

Activity Number

0151-0000-24-023-L01-P/T

CE Hours