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SUMMARY:Webinar: 2026- 2027 Respiratory Season Immunization Updates and Recommendations
DESCRIPTION:Note: Due to a technical issue on the GoTo Webinar platform\, the archived video of this webinar was not captured.   Please view the presentation slides\, which are available below along with additional resources\, and reach out to lindsay.barr@wvruralhealth.org if you have any questions.  \nWebinar Evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026_2027_WINRespIZ\nWebinar Description:\nDuring this annual webinar\, presenters will share up-to-date information on the immunization recommendations and tools available for the prevention of influenza\, COVID-19 and RSV during the 2026-2027 respiratory season.  Participants can expect to hear updates to related to available vaccines and other important changes public health and healthcare professionals should be aware of this season\, including immunization coverage rates among West Virginians during last respiratory season.     Attendees will gain a better understanding of the goals of the CDC’s Influenza Sentinel Provider Program and how organizations in West Virginia can enroll.   \nPresenters: \nAndrea Lauffer\, MD\, FAAP\, Assistant Professor Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Hospitalist\, WVU-Thomas Hospital \nCatessa A. Howard\, PharmD\, BCIDP\, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Antimicrobial Stewardship and Enterprise Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee Vice Chair\, WVU Medicine \nShannon McBee\, MPH\, CHES State Epidemiologist\, Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services\, West Virginia Bureau for Public Health \nObjectives:\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the recommendations for influenza and COVID-19 vaccination for the upcoming season;\nDescribe the RSV prevention products that are available and understand their recommendations for use;\nDescribe the storage\, handling\, and ordering updates for influenza\, COVID\, and RSV products during the 2026-2027 respiratory season;\nDiscuss influenza\, RSV\, and COVID disease trends and immunization coverage rates from the 2025-2026 influenza season; and\nDescribe the goal of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Influenza Sentinel Provider Program and how WV facilities can enroll.\n\nPresentation Slides: \n\nDr. Lauffer’s presentation slides: Respiratory _Webinar_Lauffer\nDr. Howard’s Presentation Slides: Respiratory Vaccines 2026-2027 Webinar Storage and Handling PDF CHoward\nShannon McBee Presentation slides: Flu Kick Off Webinar Slides_McBee\n\nAdditional Resources:\n\nSummary of 2026-2027 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Indications and Recommendations\nSummary of 2026-2027 COVID-19 Vaccine Indications and Recommendations\nSummary of 2026-2027 Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine and Monoclonal Antibody Product Indications and Recommendations\n2026-2027 Respiratory Vaccine Guidelines: a reference for all COVID-19\, seasonal influenza\, and RSV vaccine guidelines\nCDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit\n\nContinuing Education:\nAn application for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for Pharmacy\, Physician\, and Nursing has been approved for this event.  Continuing education credit for dentists will also be available.  CE credits are available for those who view the webinar and complete the evaluation before October 8\, 2026.  Link to evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026_2027_WINRespIZ \n  \nDISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION \nThe CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network\, the Center for Rural Health Development Inc. controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced\, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME\, faculty\, abstract reviewers\, paper presenters/authors\, planning committee members\, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters\, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.  \nAccreditation: \nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by the West Virginia Immunization Network\, Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \nPhysicians-.  The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nNurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 1.5 contact hour (JA0026-26-26-CE1138) \nPharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  To receive credit\, participants must complete the sign-in sheet\, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 1.5 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-26-149-L06-P)
URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/webinar-2026-2027-respiratory-season-immunization-updates-and-recommendations/
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