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RSV Vaccine Launch

RSV Vaccine Launch

Family MedicineInfectious DiseasesGeneral PracticeRespiratory MedicineInternal Medicine
A badge with ribbon in color black CAT3A: 1 point | An analog clock in color black 1 Hour 20 Minutes | A black calendar with white triangle in center that has a black exclamation point in the middle 10 Sep 2025 
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Overview

About this course

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a significant health threat to older adults, especially those with comorbidities. This e-module, presented by Dr Kay Choong See, Dr Leong Hoe Nam and Prof Ronald Frank Grossman, provides a comprehensive overview of RSV burden in the elderly, along with advancements in RSV prevention and clinical management. Through discussions and case studies, the module emphasizes the critical role of healthcare professionals (HCPs) in identifying high-risk patients, implementing preventive strategies, and managing RSV complications. It also underscores vaccination as a cornerstone of RSV prevention and addresses the vaccine hesitancy challenge and its broader impact on public health.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

  • Understand the burden, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations of RSV in older adults
  • Detect the key clinical signs and symptoms of RSV, with emphasis on early detection in geriatric patients
  • Identify populations with a high risk of susceptibility to severe RSV infections and related complications (e.g., those with comorbidities)
  • Understand the critical role of vaccination in RSV prevention and review the latest advancements in vaccine development
  • Comprehend effective management strategies for RSV, including supportive care, and recognize the essential role of HCPs in patient education and preventive care

Topics covered

  • Prevalence, pathophysiology, and impact of RSV in older adults
  • Clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges and strategies for early detection of RSV in the elderly
  • Risk factors and high-risk populations for severe RSV infection
  • Role of vaccination in disease prevention and vaccine hesitancy in geriatric care
  • Advancements in RSV vaccine development
  • Management strategies for RSV, including supportive care
  • Role of HCPs in RSV patient education and preventive care

CAT3A: 1 Point Available

  • Score at least 80% on the quiz.
  • A certificate can be downloaded upon successful completion of the quiz. Please use the information on the certificate to claim your CPD points.
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