RSV and Pneumococcal Vaccine Update with Tasha Ramsey (Sponsored by Pfizer)

Thank you to Pfizer for sponsoring this week's episode, in the form of an non-educational grant.In this episode, PANS' Lisa Woodill speaks with N.S. Infectious Disease Pharmacist Tasha Ramsey about key updates on RSV and pneumococcal vaccines in Nova Scotia. The discussion covers disease complications, available immunization agents, eligibility, dosing, co‑administration, and considerations for high‑risk patients and pregnancy. A practical, clinically focused episode to support pharmacists in vaccine decision‑making and patient counselling.Tasha is the Nova Scotia Health Clinical Therapeutics and Prophylactics Lead for Emerging and Re-Emerging Infections and an Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University’s College of Pharmacy. She is an infectious disease pharmacist and is part of the team of pharmacists that you may speak to at the Nova Scotia Health Vaccine Consult Service. Tasha has been the recipient of funds from PEBC, has been a paid speaker for PANS, CSHP, Dal CPE and in the last five years was an employee for NS Health and Dalhousie University. Tasha has no other declarations and conflict(s) of interest.Copyright NoticeBy accessing the PANS Pods and PANS Podcast (the “Podcast”) you acknowledge that the contents, design, and materials are the property of the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia (PANS) or used by PANS with permission. The Podcast and its data, content, information, and other materials are protected under Canadian copyright and trademark laws. The Podcast is for general educational purposes only. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, may be made without the prior written permission of PANS.DisclaimerThe Podcast and content contained therein, including text, images, audio, or other formats, were created for general education and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or treatment. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk. Furthermore, any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in the Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of PANS. PANS assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content of guests or contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced therein.Limitation of LiabilityPANS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THE PODCASTS.