Technician Immunization On-Demand 2h Annual Update

Vaccine recommendations continue to evolve rapidly, making it essential for pharmacy professionals to stay up to date. This annual immunization update will review recent disease outbreaks, updated ACIP recommendations for all vaccines, and new vaccine approvals that impact clinical decision-making. Join this session to strengthen your vaccine knowledge and confidently support immunization efforts in your community.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE course, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
1. Discuss the 2025 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations regarding adult and pediatric immunizations.
2. Explain the epidemiology of recent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.
3. Review vaccine considerations and precautions in preparation for the upcoming influenza season.
4. Describe the safety and efficacy of newly licensed vaccines.
5. Describe strategies to identify and address social determinants of health that may impact an individual’s vaccination status.
6. Discuss recent literature and the potential impact on vaccine-related vaccine safety and efficacy.
7. Collaborate with a pharmacist to determine appropriate vaccine recommendations based on a patient’s immunization history and current immunization schedules.

Faculty

Miranda Wilhelm, PharmD

Clinical Professor
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) School of Pharmacy

Disclosures:

Miranda Wilhelm has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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