LEARNING OUTCOME AND OBJECTIVES:  Upon completion of this continuing education course, you will be able to discuss vaccine updates for respiratory viruses currently in circulation. Specific learning objectives to address potential knowledge gaps include:

• Identify changes made to the vaccine-related recommendations for influenza.
• Discuss the most current recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination.
• Explain the recommendations for pneumococcal vaccination.
• Discuss the newly approved vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

INTRODUCTION

The only certainty about any respiratory virus season is that it is unpredictable. Viruses continue to mutate, necessitating updated vaccines and boosters. It is therefore important for clinicians to receive information about the latest vaccine-related recommendations for influenza, COVID-19, pneumonia, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection.