COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Updates for the Geriatric Patient: Clinical Considerations to Optimize Protection
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Duration:
1 Hour 04 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Oct 26, 2021
Product Code:
POS078320
It’s challenging to stay current on the evolving status of COVID-19 and influenza, with mutations in both viruses impacting the efficacy of vaccinations. This session will deliver an evidence-based assessment of COVID-19 and Influenza vaccines in the geriatric population. Eric Wombwell, PharmD, BCIDP, a board-certified infectious diseases pharmacist, will deliver the very latest updates to guide optimal administration of vaccines for COVID-19 and influenza. Practitioners will conclude the training with confidence in their decision-making.
Eric Wombwell, PharmD, BCIDP, is a board-certified infectious diseases pharmacist and Clinical Associate Professor for the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration at the University of Missouri – Kansas City, School of Pharmacy.
Dr. Wombwell completed his PharmD degree at the University of Missouri Kansas City, followed by an ASHP accredited pharmacy practice residency at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. Upon residency completion, Wombwell accepted a full-time non-tenured clinical faculty position at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. Upon residency completion, Wombwell accepted a full-time non-tenured clinical faculty position at the University of Missouri – Kansas City, School of Pharmacy. His responsibilities include teaching Doctor of Pharmacy students in a variety of courses with special emphasis in the area of infectious diseases. As part of this position, Wombwell serves as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, working as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing care to acutely ill patients at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.
Dr. Wombwell is well-published in pharmacy and infectious diseases-related topics and is frequently invited to present on infectious diseases topics locally and nationally to various health-professional audiences. He has been named teacher-of-the year in various capacities over 10-times, including the “UMKC Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.”
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Eric Wombwell is a Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Eric Wombwell has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
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