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Course: Pneumococcal Vaccine Update: Simplifying Schedules for Primary Care Clinicians and Benefits of Vaccination in Older Adults

CME Credits: 0.50

Released: 2025-07-21

Pneumococcal disease remains a leading cause of preventable illness and death among older adults, yet vaccination rates remain unacceptably low. This activity equips primary care professionals with up-to-date guidance on pneumococcal vaccine recommendations, mechanisms of action, safety and efficacy data, and practical strategies for increasing vaccine uptake. Learners will explore the CDC’s ACIP recommendations, including simplified vaccination schedules and expanded eligibility for adults aged 50 and older. The program also emphasizes the importance of team-based approaches to identifying vaccine-eligible patients and initiating meaningful conversations to improve adherence. Through evidence-based insights and actionable tools, clinicians will be better prepared to close persistent practice gaps and protect aging adults from serious pneumococcal infections.


Upon completion of this CE activity, participants should be better able to:


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