Routine pediatric vaccines are declining and 97% of pediatric influenza deaths are in unvaccinated children. Join host Geoff Wall, with guest Jake Galdo, as they discuss what the heck is happening with pediatric vaccines and how the healthcare community can step up.
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices provides recommendations for routine vaccines for all persons. Pharmacists are an integral part of ensuring adherence to vaccine schedules. Differences in state scope of practice may influence what vaccines may be administered, but not what vaccines can be recommended.
Show Segments
00:00 - Introductions
00:53 - Pediatric Vaccine Coverage
02:51 - Connecting to Practice: How Pharmacists Can Help
14:21 - The GameChanger: Pediatric COVID Vaccines
26:22 - Closing Remarks
Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health
Jake Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP
Course Content and Developer, CEimpact
Managing Network Facilitator, CPESN Health Equity
CEO, Seguridad
References and Resources
Vaccination Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption Rates Among Children in Kindergarten - United States, 2021-22 School Year.
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss the current state of pediatric vaccinations in the US
2. Describe clinical information to be collected during pediatric vaccinations
0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-23-100-H01-P
Initial release date: 02/20/2023
Expiration date: 02/20/2024
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