With pockets of measles outbreaks throughout the country, we discuss the reasons and strategize ways pharmacy can impact vaccination rates in their communities.

The GameChangerMeasles was essentially eliminated from the US in 2000. Now, we are seeing a resurgence of outbreaks that have prompted the CDC to issue warnings and reminders of the importance of proper vaccination.

Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health

Elizabeth Skoy, PharmD
Professor
North Dakota State University

Lacy Epperson, PharmDClinical Pharmacist
Mitchell’s Drug Store

Referencehttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/01/26/cdc-issues-alert-measles-global/72365871007/

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CPE Information
Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Describe the CDC warning about the increased incidence of measles
2. Discuss ways pharmacy can have an impact on increasing vaccination rates and decreasing measles outbreaks

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-057-H01-P
Initial release date: 2/19/2024
Expiration date: 2/19/2025
Additional CPE details can be found here.

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