This session will dive into the impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) on high-risk populations, highlighting on how aging and immunosenescence increase vulnerability in older adults. We will unpack the latest evidence and guidance from NACI and BCCDC, explore the current RSV vaccine options and share practical, pharmacy-ready strategies to integrate RSV vaccination to enhance client care.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the burden of RSV and its impact on high-risk populations, including older adults, and those with comorbidities (e.g., diabetes, CVD, COPD).
- Explain how immunosenescence contributes to increased RSV susceptibility in older adults.
- Share updates on the latest RSV NACI Guideline changes and BCCDC Immunization Guidance and their clinical implications.
- Review currently available RSV vaccine options and their use in practice.
- Identify strategies to integrate RSV vaccination into pharmacy workflows for improved client care.
About the Speaker: Lysa Leong
Lysa Leong earned her Bachelor of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of British Columbia in 2012 and became a Certified Diabetes Educator in 2014. She currently practices as a pharmacist at BioPro Biologics Pharmacy, where she specializes in the management of autoimmune conditions, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, osteoporosis, and medical cannabis.
In addition to her clinical work, Lysa is a Clinical Instructor with the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and a study pharmacist for a UBC clinical trial investigating the use of low-carbohydrate, low-calorie diets to induce remission in type 2 diabetes.
Outside of her professional roles, she shares evidence-based insights on chronic disease management through social media as @thecheerfulpharmacist. You can find her on Instagram, TikTok, Substack, and on Apple and Spotify Podcasts.
Learning Hours
This program is non-accredited. Total learning hours is estimated at 1.0 hours. Participants will receive a letter of participation after completion of the survey at the end of the webinar. . This learning program received financial support from GlaxoSmithKline Inc. This event will be moderated by a member of our Pharmacy Practice Support team at the BC Pharmacy Association.
Registration Information
A BCPhA account is required to register for this event. If you do not have a login account or if you are unsure if you have a login, please fill out the Account Creation Form and a member of the BCPhA team will contact you. Accounts can be created free of charge with valid College registration.
Registration closes an hour prior to the start of the webinar, at 5:00 PM. On the day of the webinar, you will receive a link to the webinar by email. The email will come from noreply@zoom.us and could be in your junk folder.