Maternal & Infant RSV Vaccination: Implementation and Best Practices for Primary Care Providers
Released On
August 11, 2025
Expires On
September 30, 2025
Media Type
Internet
Completion Time
60 minutes
Specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Primary Care
Topic(s)
Adult Vaccination, Pediatrics, Pediatrics Vaccination
This educational activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Pfizer.
Credit Available
- Physicians — 1.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed Credit(s)
- Physicians — 1.00 AAFP Prescribed Credit(s)
All other healthcare professionals completing this course will be issued a statement of participation.
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of family physicians and other primary care providers.
Program Overview
Learn how to protect infants from RSV through maternal vaccination and infant monoclonal antibodies. Topics include clinical recommendations, implementation strategies, billing, and patient communication.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the burden of RSV disease in infants and the role of maternal and infant immunization strategies in reducing severe outcomes.
- Explain the most recent clinical recommendations for maternal RSV vaccination (*Abrysvo*) and monoclonal antibodies (Nirsevimab - Beyfortus) use in infants.
- Differentiate between maternal immunization and infant monoclonal antibody protection, including their mechanisms of action, timing, and target populations.
- Implement best practices for vaccine administration and management, including proper storage, handling, documentation, and billing for RSV prevention strategies.
- Develop effective patient communication strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and improve uptake among pregnant individuals and parents of newborns.
- Integrate RSV vaccination and monoclonal antibody recommendations into routine clinical workflows for family physicians, obstetricians, and pediatricians to ensure comprehensive infant protection.
Faculty
Jennifer Chiji-Aguma, MD
Carle Health
Family Medicine Resident
Urbana, IL
Kristina Dakis, MD, FAAFP
Family Health Care of Gibson City
Accreditation Statement
The Illinois Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
Physician Credit Designation Statement
The AAFP has reviewed Maternal & Infant RSV Vaccination: Implementation and Best Practices for Primary Care Providers and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest
- FACULTY
- Jennifer Chiji-Aguma, MD – no conflicts
- Kristina Dakis, MD, FAAFP – no conflicts
Instructions for Participation and Credit
To claim credit for this activity, participants must complete the post-test and achieve a passing score, followed by the activity evaluation, which helps us improve future educational offerings. Once you have completed the evaluation, you will be asked to select the type of credit you wish to claim. After making your selection, your certificate will be available for immediate download.
The IAFP requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.
Disclaimer
This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
Contact Information
For CME questions, please contact: [email protected].