Pediatric Vaccinations

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.The GameChangerThe 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 Segments00:00 - Introductions00:53 - Pediatric Vaccine Coverage02:51 - Connecting to Practice: How Pharmacists Can Help14:21 - The GameChanger: Pediatric COVID Vaccines26:22 - Closing RemarksHostGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint HealthJake Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGPCourse Content and Developer, CEimpactManaging Network Facilitator, CPESN Health EquityCEO, SeguridadReferences and ResourcesVaccination Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption Rates Among Children in Kindergarten - United States, 2021-22 School Year. Redeem your CPE hereCPE (Pharmacist)Get a membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes (30 mins/episode)Pharmacists: Get a membershipCE InformationLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Discuss the current state of pediatric vaccinations in the US2. Describe clinical information to be collected during pediatric vaccinations0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-23-100-H01-PInitial release date: 02/20/2023Expiration date: 02/20/2024Additional CPE and CME details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram