The Pharmacist’s Role in RSV Prevention and Education

Panelists compare the currently available RSV vaccines for adults, considering their target populations, dosing, and administration to prevent RSV infection.

Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, SM, SV, MB (ASCP), FACSc, leads a discussion on contraindications for vaccination, such as severe allergic reaction history, acute illness with or without fever, and the optimal timing for vaccination during pregnancy.

Lauren Angelo, PharmD, MBA addresses major factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy, including lack of healthcare provider recommendation and the vaccine's novelty, and provides guidance on counseling patients who are interested in the vaccine but uncertain about its safety and efficacy.

Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, stresses the significance of transparency in fostering vaccine confidence by underscoring the ongoing monitoring of vaccines as a means to increase public trust.