The COVID-19 Reality: An Update

Get FREE CE for this episode by downloading the CEimpact App (details in the FREE CE section).The current reality of COVID-19 is reviewed in this episode by Dr. Katelyn Jetelina. Dr. Jetelina is an epidemiologist and author of the wildly popular Newsletter, Your Local Epidemiologist, available via Substack.   We are losing ~400 Americans a day. During the first week of September, we lost 2,299 people. In August 2022 alone, we lost 15,284 Americans to COVID-19. This means COVID-19 remains the third leading cause of death in our repertoire of threats. And it’s largely preventable[1]. Pharmacists continue to support the frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This episode shares insights on the current reality as well as what you need to know about bivalent boosters, and vaccinating children.The COVID-19 pandemic is still ‘a thing’ and the best source of protection are vaccines. The new bivalent booster vaccine provides opportunities to protect ourselves and our communities. If you, your pharmacist or technicians need Immunization Training – check out CEimpact’s VIRTUAL Administration Training.  Use discount code THANKYOU to save 10%.Show Segments00:00 - Introductions03:38 - Is COVID-19 Still a Thing?10:55 - The GameChanger: Bivalent Booster17:15 - The Different Boosters19:40 - Applying to Practice: Dosing22:48 - Pediatric Considerations28:35 - Closing Thoughts References and Resources400 Americans are dying each day. We cannot accept this reality.  Virtual Immunization Administration Training Get the CEimpact App  HostJohn A. Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP (Jake) Course Content and Developer, CEimpact Pharmacist, Ross Bridge Pharmacy CEO, Seguridad, Inc Guest Katelyn Jetelina, MPH, PhD Publisher, Your Local EpidemiologistSubscribe to Katelyn's substack - Your Local Epidemiologist to receive a direct line of “translated” public health science to the local, national, and international community.Redeem your CPE or CME hereCPE (Pharmacist)CME (Physician) Get a membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes (30 mins/episode)Pharmacists: Get a membershipPrescribers: Get a membership CE InformationLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Discuss the current state of COVID-19 pandemic the United States2. Describe the role of a bivalent vaccine for COVID-190.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-22-370-H-06-PInitial release date: 10/3/2022Expiration date: 10/3/2023Additional CPE and CME details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram