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ForwardPulse - The Gift of Jab: SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination and Long-Acting Monoclonal Antibody use in Solid Organ Transplantation
New medications and new guidelines are constantly being released. Pharmacists need a mechanism to keep up with these new medications and guidelines.
SARS-CoV-2 infection after solid organ transplantation can lead to increased morbidity and mortality. The optimal approach for vaccination and use of long-acting monoclonal antibodies in this population is unclear.
Target Audience
Pharmacist
Learning Objectives
1. Describe the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection after solid organ transplantation
2. Discuss the efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations and long-acting monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in transplant recipients
3. Explain the argument for and against vaccine mandates for transplant programs
Additional Information
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New medications and new guidelines are constantly being released. Pharmacists need a mechanism to keep up with these new medications and guidelines.
SARS-CoV-2 infection after solid organ transplantation can lead to increased morbidity and mortality. The optimal approach for vaccination and use of long-acting monoclonal antibodies in this population is unclear.
Uzoamaka Uwechia, PharmD
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.
Pharmacy (CPE)
This knowledge-based activity provides 1.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyThe UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.