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October 6-9, 2024

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Piecing Together the RSV Mosaic: Patient Narratives to Empower Immunization Efforts

October 7 from 6:00 am 7:30 am ET

Supported By: GlaxoSmithKline
Omni Boston at the Seaport – Momentum ABC


Program Description

This live event will offer the immersive experience of in-person instruction delivered by subject matter experts and a patient advocate. Case-based dialogue will allow for an interactive discussion of the burden of RSV in adults, and best practices to discuss RSV vaccines and engage in shared decision-making with your patients.

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for an audience of pulmonologists, infectious disease specialists,  primary care physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants,  and other clinicians who treat patients with respiratory syncytial virus in the United States.

Goal Statement

The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to engage in shared decision-making about the RSV vaccine with patients at risk of severe RSV disease.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

Have increased knowledge regarding the

  • Burden of RSV infection in older adults

Have greater competence related to

  • Recommending available vaccines to eligible adults
  • Implementing shared decision-making principles when engaging patients in discussions about the RSV vaccine

Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to

  • Convey the importance of the RSV vaccine to adults at risk of developing severe disease-related complications

This symposium is not supported, endorsed, or accredited by the American College of Chest Physicians.

Speakers

Moderator: Taison D. Bell, MD, MBA
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Department of Medicine
Associate Professor
Charlottesville, VA

Presenter: Lilian M. Abbo, MD, MBA
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Professor of Clinical Infectious Diseases
Miami, FL

Presenter: Abisola Olulade, MD
Chief Impact Officer
Sharp Rees Steely Medical Centers
San Diego, CA