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Satellite Symposia

Satellite Symposium: Shingles Prevention Through Vaccination: Recommendations, Uptake, and Improved Outcomes

Sunday, March 24, 2024
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM East Coast USA Time
Location: Hyatt Regency, Plaza F
CE: 1.5

Number of Hours: 1.5

Activity Type: Knowledge-based

Breakfast: 6:00 AM - 6:30 AM ET

Virtual Rebroadcast: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET

This activity includes immunization credit.

This activity will highlight the risk factors associated with acquiring the herpes zoster virus and essential counseling points for pharmacists on the importance of vaccination to improve series completion rates.

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This activity is supported by an educational grant from GSK.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the risk factors associated with shingles, with a specific emphasis on the decline in immunity related to aging and conditions that compromise the immune system
  • Identify the impact of shingles, such as disease prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, including the latest recommendations for shingles vaccination
  • Employ effective strategies to promote higher vaccination rates and ensure completion of shingles vaccination series, fostering improved communication between health care professionals and patients regarding vaccination recommendations for shingles