Vaccines: History, Overview and Immunity Development
Vaccines: History, Overview and Immunity Development is organized by Power-Pak C.E. - Continuing Education for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians.
Published: April 23, 2021
Expires: April 23, 2024
Goal:
This continuing education activity will discuss the details of immune system physiology to increase understanding of the science related to different types of vaccines and their mechanism of immunity development. It will also discuss currently recommended vaccinations for various susceptibilities from birth to older adulthood with focus on vaccine type, indication, and special considerations.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:
• DESCRIBE how the adaptive immune response eliminates pathogens
• RECOGNIZE the difference between passive and active immunity
• DIFFERENTIATE between the various types of vaccines
• LIST the bacterial and viral vaccines recommended for adults and children
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.