Respiratory syncytial virus and herpes zoster continue to drive significant illness in older adults and those living with cardiometabolic conditions. This session will explore the burden of both infections, their links to cardiovascular events, and the clinical factors that place clients at highest risk. We’ll also highlight practical, team‑based strategies to support assessment, counselling, and coordinated care.
Learning objectives
- Assess the burden of RSV disease and herpes zoster in older adults and high-risk populations, including individuals with diabetes and cardiovascular disease
- Discuss the potential cardiometabolic consequences of herpes zoster and RSV, including the association between acute infection and subsequent cardiovascular events or decompensation of underlying disease.
- Identify clients at increased risk of severe outcomes from herpes zoster and RSV based on age, cardiometabolic comorbidities, immune status, and other clinical factors.
- Apply strategies for effective interprofessional collaboration to enhance client care and optimize health outcomes.
About the Speaker: Lysa Leong, RPh, CDE
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, with a focus on managing autoimmune conditions, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, osteoporosis, and the use of medical cannabis for pain management. In addition to her clinical work, Lysa is a Clinical Instructor with the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and serves as a study pharmacist for a UBC clinical trial investigating low carbohydrate, low-calorie dietary approaches for inducing remission in type 2 diabetes.
Lysa is passionate about patient education, particularly within the Chinese community, and has delivered education sessions in Cantonese. She also shares evidence-based insights on chronic disease management through her social media platforms under the handle @thecheerfulpharmacist. She can be found on Instagram, TikTok, Substack, and on Apple and Spotify Podcasts.
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.
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