Immunization Update 2020

Immunization Update 2020 is organized by American Pharmacists Association (APhA).,,Initial release date: November 1, 2020,Expiration date: November 1, 2023,,Activity Preview:,The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meets three times each year where immunization recommendations are reviewed, voted upon, and approved. Updates to immunization recommendations and recent declines in immunization rates both serve as reminders of the importance of staying up to date with immunization practices. Pharmacists have a responsibility to follow immunization guidelines and incorporate best practices into their practice when administering vaccines. This article provides an overview of the recent changes in vaccine recommendations and immunization practices.,,Learning Objectives:,At the completion of this knowledg-based activity, the participant will be able to:,• Define shared clinical decision making (SCDM) as it relates to immunizations.,• Describe the change in recommendation for use of PCV13 and PPSV23 among adults aged 65 years and older,• Describe the data related to the ACIP recommendations to use Tdap/Td for decennial booster doses,• Discuss surveillance data from the 2019–2020 influenza season in terms of severity and vaccine effectiveness,• List CDC recommendations for providing immunizations during a pandemic ,• Discuss updated Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and FDA recommendations and approvals