• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  This presentation on influenza vaccination will emphasize the critical role of vaccines in preventing seasonal flu outbreaks and reducing the burden on healthcare systems. Participants will gain an understanding of the importance of vaccination for vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, young children, and individuals with underlying health conditions. We will explore the various types of influenza vaccines available, their safety, effectiveness, and recommendations according to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Additionally, the presentation will address common misconceptions about flu vaccination and discuss strategies to enhance vaccine uptake in our communities.
  

  Handouts

  • Slide Document :   24192H06_2pp.pdf Download

  • Slide Document :   24192H06_6pp.pdf Download

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacist

  Identify recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the 2024-2025 influenza vaccination season

  Identify common myths and misconceptions about influenza vaccination and address them with accurate information

  State other vaccinations that can be co-administered with influenza vaccines

  Recognize influenza as a disease and the impact that it can have on our communities

  Pharmacy Technician

  State other vaccinations that can be co-administered with influenza vaccines

  Identify common myths and misconceptions about influenza vaccination and address them with accurate information

  Recognize influenza as a disease and the impact that it can have on our communities

  Identify recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the 2024-2025 influenza vaccination season

  Nurse

  Recognize influenza as a disease and the impact that it can have on our communities

  State other vaccinations that can be co-administered with influenza vaccines

  Identify recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the 2024-2025 influenza vaccination season

  Identify common myths and misconceptions about influenza vaccination and address them with accurate information

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-1281740

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacist 0798-0000-24-192-H06-P
  Pharmacy Technician 0798-0000-24-192-H06-T
  Nurse 0798-0000-24-192-H06-N
  

  PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

  PharmCon is an approved course provider for continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing. PharmCon is also recognized by the California Board of Nursing as a provider of nursing programs.

  In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, participants must score no less than a 70% on the activity's test and complete a program evaluation.

• Activity INSTRUCTION

  Faculty

  Gretchen Kreckel  Garofoli, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS, FAPhA Clinical Associate Professor West Virginia University School of Pharmacy

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