Opinion|Videos|July 1, 2024
Key Things to Consider for the Effective Utilization of RSV Vaccines
Key Takeaways
- RSV significantly impacts vulnerable populations, necessitating targeted vaccination strategies to mitigate risks and improve outcomes.
- Recent RSV vaccines have been developed, with guidelines recommending their use in specific high-risk groups to enhance protection.
Experts give important background information on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as the key clinical considerations that are associated with RSV vaccine use.
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Episodes in this series
1:03 Vulnerable populations
4:56 Available RSV vaccines
8:23 Guidelines recommendations
14:56 Pharmacist considerations
28:24 Educational resources
31:51 Social determinants
36:15 Safety concerns
44:51 Unmet needs
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