Translating Breakthroughs in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine Science Into Care for Older Adults
Translating Breakthroughs in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine Science Into Care for Older Adults is organized by Prime Education, LLC.
Release Date: November 13, 2023
Expiration Date: November 12, 2024
Description:
Decades of work have led to exciting new developments in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prevention, with the first-ever vaccines against RSV recently approved for use in older adults. Get ready to support implementation of these novel prevention strategies in your practice by tuning in to this enduring accredited video from IDWeek 2023, where a renowned panel of experts in RSV and vaccine science discuss:
• Impacts of RSV on the aging population and the healthcare system
• The science behind new and emerging vaccines to prevent RSV
• Real-world, evidence-based strategies to engage older adults in shared decision-making about RSV vaccination
Learning Objectives:
• Evaluate the epidemiology, burden, and severity of RSV among older adults
• Differentiate new and emerging vaccines to prevent RSV based on their mechanisms of action and available safety and efficacy data
• Identify strategies to support health literacy and shared decision?making surrounding preventive vaccines for older adults