Don’t You Wish You Pneumo? Why We Continue to Update Our Pneumococcal Vaccine Strategy

Just as pneumonia isn’t “just a cold,” the pneumococcal vaccine does much more than just protect yourself or your child against pneumonia. Listen in and learn from experts Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, and Brenda L. Tesini, MD, how to discuss the full benefits of pneumococcal vaccine.  Topics covered include: Burden of pneumococcal disease among pediatric and older adult populations in the United States Risk factors for severe pneumococcal disease Which pneumococcal vaccines to use for certain populations and why How pneumococcal vaccination protects from long-term sequelae and potential community benefits of vaccination Get access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify. Presenters: Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Division of General Internal Medicine University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, School of Medicine Little Rock, Arkansas Brenda L. Tesini, MD Associate Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Community Health Division of Infectious Diseases University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, New York Link to program page: https://bit.ly/3SuymiN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the final episode of a 3-part series, featuring audio from a live symposium, experts Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP, CPNP, FAANP, Patricia Stinchfield, MS, RN, PNP, and Jennifer M. Walsh, DNP, CPNP-PC, CNE explore how to use “prebunking” strategies to inoculate patients and caregivers against vaccine misinformation and disinformation, as well as proven strategies to provide effective vaccine recommendations. Visit the program page to view the full on-demand webcast and download the accompanying slides. Topics covered include:  “Prebunking” Tactics Presumptive Recommendations Motivational Interviewing Principles  Responding to Arguments Against Immunization  Get access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify. Presenters: Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP, CPNP, FAANP Clinical Assistant Professor  Stony Brook University School of Nursing  Nurse Consultant  Immunize.org  Owner/NP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner House Calls Stony Brook, New York Patricia Stinchfield, MS, RN, PNP Independent Consultant Victoria, Minnesota (Retired) Senior Director, Infection Prevention & Control, Infectious Disease Children’s Minnesota Immediate Past President, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Minneapolis, Minnesota Jennifer M. Walsh, DNP, CPNP-PC, CNE Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care Assistant Professor School of Nursing George Washington University Washington, DC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the second episode of a 3-part series featuring audio from a live symposium, experts Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP, CPNP, FAANP, Patricia Stinchfield, MS, RN, PNP, and Jennifer M. Walsh, DNP, CPNP-PC, CNE explore effective strategies to counter common myths and misconceptions about vaccines, including actionable methods to champion the benefits and safety of pediatric vaccines. Visit the program page to view the full on-demand webcast and download the accompanying slides. Topics covered include:  Debunking the Link Between Vaccines and Autism  Reemergence of Previously Eliminated Diseases Building Trust With Parents and Caregivers Who and How to Debunk Vaccine Misinformation Get access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify. Presenters: Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP, CPNP, FAANP Clinical Assistant Professor  Stony Brook University School of Nursing  Nurse Consultant  Immunize.org  Owner/NP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner House Calls Stony Brook, New York Patricia Stinchfield, MS, RN, PNP Independent Consultant Victoria, Minnesota (Retired) Senior Director, Infection Prevention & Control, Infectious Disease Children’s Minnesota Immediate Past President, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Minneapolis, Minnesota Jennifer M. Walsh, DNP, CPNP-PC, CNE Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care Assistant Professor School of Nursing George Washington University Washington, DC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pneumococcal vaccine recommendations are constantly evolving to respond to shifting patterns of infections, which is a good thing. However, the nuances can be complicated to explain to patients. Listen in to learn how experts Richard Colgan, MD and Brenda L. Tesini, MD, discuss changing pneumococcal vaccine recommendations. Topics covered include:  Epidemiologic changes: S. pneumoniae over time Burden on patients and the health system Adjustments to pneumococcal vaccine recommendations Considerations for vaccine selection Get access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify. Presenters: Richard Colgan, MD Professor Emeritus Department of Family and Community Medicine University of Maryland School of Medicine Medical Alumni Association Carolyn Frenkil Selvin Passen History of Medicine Scholar in Residence Baltimore, Maryland Brenda L. Tesini, MD Associate Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Community Health Division of Infectious Diseases University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, New York Link to program page: https://bit.ly/3RNHkHr Links mentioned in this episode: PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor App for Vaccine Providers | Pneumococcal | CDC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Viral hepatitis is an ongoing public health threat, despite the long-standing availability of effective vaccines for hepatitis A and B. Here, experts Paul Kwo, MD, Jewel Mullen, MD, MPH, MPA, FACP, and Su Wang, MD, MPH, FACP, discuss how to incorporate knowledge of hepatitis A and B risk factors and disease burden into patient counseling to enhance uptake of hepatitis A and B vaccines. Topics covered include: The burden of hepatitis A and B in the United States Risk factors for infection Current evidence-based recommendations for hepatitis A and B vaccination.  Follow along with the slides here, and get access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify. Presenters: Paul Y. Kwo, MD Professor of Medicine Director of Hepatology Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford, California Jewel Mullen, MD, MPH, MPA, FACP Associate Professor of Population Health and Internal Medicine University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Austin, Texas Su Wang, MD, MPH, FACP Medical Director, Center for Asian Health & Viral Hepatitis Programs Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center/RWJBarnabas-Rutgers Medical Group Assistant Clinical Professor, Rutgers New Jersey Medical Group Florham Park, New Jersey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen in to learn the latest on ART switch strategies for people living with virologically suppressed HIV. Hear from experts Chloe Orkin, MBChB, FRCP, MD, and Peter J. Ruane, MD, as they review how the recent approvals fit in the treatment landscape of 2-drug, single-tablet regimens. Stream on the go or follow along with our expert-curated slides.  Topics covered include:  Guideline recommendations on ART switch in the setting of virologic suppression Phase III clinical trial data supporting ART switch Individual considerations for ART switch Get access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify. Presenters: Chloe Orkin, MBChB, FRCP, MD Professor of Infection and Inequities Dean for Healthcare Transformation Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Queen Mary University of London London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Honorary Consultant Physician Barts Health NHS Trust London, United Kingdom Peter J. Ruane, MD President Ruane Clinical Research Los Angeles, California Link to program page: https://bit.ly/3PkPoP4 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen now as experts, Chloe Orkin, MBChB, FRCP, MD, and Jihad Slim, MD, explore the potential clinical implications of new data on novel options for optimizing HIV therapy, especially for treatment-experienced people with challenges using currently available regimens, high pill burdens, and reduced adherence. Listen on the go or follow along with our expert-curated slides. Topics covered include: Current Options for Simplifying ART DHHS and EACS Recommendations for 2-Drug Regimens The Latest Results of the ARTISTRY-1 and -2 Trials Future Directions for HIV Therapy Get access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify. Presenters: Chloe Orkin, MBChB, FRCP, MD Professor of Infection and Inequities Dean for Healthcare Transformation Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Queen Mary University of London  Honorary Consultant Physician Barts Health NHS Trust London, United Kingdom Jihad Slim, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine New York Medical College Valhalla, New York Chief of Infectious Disease Saint Michael’s Medical Center Newark, New Jersey Link to program page: https://bit.ly/4u31NGv Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen as Bright Ansah, patient advocate, describes his experience with being diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B as a recent immigrant to the United States and the unique barriers to treatment faced by the African immigrant community. Through his story, learn how healthcare professionals can reduce these barriers for this key population. Topics covered include: Key barriers to care for African immigrant patients Myths and misconceptions about HBV in the African immigrant community Get access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify. Link to program page: https://bit.ly/4uz25Vc Presenter: Bright Ansah  HBV Patient Advocate Frederick, Maryland Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen as experts Charlotte-Paige Rolle, MD, MPH, and Paul E. Sax, MD, discuss the most recent studies on emerging treatment options for treatment-experienced people living with HIV. Topics covered include: ARTISTRY-1 and -2 data on the investigational combination of BIC/LEN Data on investigational DOR/ISL, specifically in people with multidrug-resistant HIV bNAb combinations  SUPLA trial of LA CAB plus RPV in people with viremia who have challenges with their oral regimens To download the accompanying slides, please visit the program page: https://bit.ly/4cHPI1Y Get access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify. Presenters: Charlotte-Paige Rolle, MD, MPH Director of Research Operations Orlando Immunology Center Adjunct Assistant Professor of Global Health Emory University Rollins School of Public Health Atlanta, Georgia Paul E. Sax, MD Clinical Director, Division of Infectious Diseases Brigham and Women’s Hospital Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School Boston, Massachusetts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For US veterans, support for continued engagement in hepatitis B (HBV) care has been lacking. Listen in as Richelle M. Gaiter, DMSc, MPAS, Med, shares her experiences with HBV care as an Air Force veteran and what can be done to improve HBV care for veterans and civilians alike. Topics include:  Key barriers to HBV care for US veterans What has improved in the last decade Strategies for improved engagement in care Get access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Diseases Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify. Link to program page:https://bit.ly/4vAqSJT Presenter: Richelle M. Gaiter, CMSGT Retired USAFR, DMSc, MPAS, Med Family Medicine, Prevention, Patient Education Crescent City, California Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.