Vaccination against pneumococcus, herpes zoster, and influenza are important measures to keep healthy and to guard against potentially devastating infectious illnesses. This module is designed to inform healthcare professionals about these diseases and provide updated information regarding currently available vaccine therapies.
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Florida Board of Pharmacy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Florida Board of Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
State Medical Board of Ohio (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Pneumococcus
Etiology and Epidemiology
Pneumococcal Vaccines
Vaccine Schedule
Adverse Effects, Contraindications, and Precautions
Administration
Prevention and Patient Education
Section 3: Influenza (Flu)
Etiology and Epidemiology
Influenza Vaccines
Vaccine Schedule
Adverse Effects, Contraindications, and Precautions
Administration
Prevention and Patient Education
Section 4: Herpes Zoster
Etiology and Epidemiology
Herpes Zoster Vaccines
Vaccine Schedule
Administration
Adverse Effects, Contraindications, and Precautions
Prevention and Patient Education
Section 5: Professional Responsibility
Section 6: Clinical Vignette
Section 7: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Expert Reviewer: Johnny J. Bethea, II, RPhStephanie was educated and trained in New York State as a Licensed Practical Nurse where she practiced pediatric hematology/oncology nursing at the Children's Hospital of Buffalo and has over 25 years of clinical nursing experience. She earned her Associate in Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Leadership and Administration from Excelsior College. She is a Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified, and is a former PALS instructor. Her clinical expertise is in acute pediatric medical surgical nursing and case management for children with medical complexity. She most recently worked at Duke Children's Hospital as a Nurse Clinician before coming to Relias.
Disclosure: Stephanie M. Smith MS, BSN, RN, CPN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Johnny received a B.S. Pharmacy degree from the College of Pharmacy at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has earned certificates in Medication Therapy Management, Injectable Medications, and Asthma Therapy Management. At Relias, Johnny serves as a Partner in Behavioral Health Solutions, where duties include serving on Clinical Analytics and Applications Team, developing algorithms to improve clinical outcomes, engineering clinical consultant, SME, writer, and editor. In addition, he has served on the Executive Board of Directors for CMHCs and other medical organizations, pharmacy manager, APPE Preceptor, and college of pharmacy dean’s advisory council. Disclosure: Johnny J. Bethea, II, RPh discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
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