February Meeting & CE

THE ABCDE’S OF HEPATITIS

PREVENTION: FOCUS ON VACCINES

Presenter: J. Nile Barnes

EMT-P(LP), PharmD

UIW Feik School of Pharmacy

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to:

1. Describe the epidemiology, transmission routes, and clinical consequences of hepatitis A–E, with

emphasis on vaccine-preventable types.

2. Compare and contrast available hepatitis vaccines, including indications, dosing schedules,

contraindications, storage, and administration requirements.

3. Develop patient-specific vaccination strategies using ACIP recommendations to prevent viral hepatitis

and address common barriers to vaccine uptake.

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to:

1. Identify the vaccine products used for preventing hepatitis A and B.

2. Describe proper storage, handling, and documentation requirements for hepatitis vaccines.

3. Assist the pharmacist in preparing and supporting hepatitis vaccination workflows, including screening

forms and patient communication.

Date/Time: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 7:00-8:00pm (Social/dinner starts at 6:30pm)

Location: Feik School of Pharmacy

Room: P1 Classroom (513)

CPE Credit: 1.0 contact hours (UANs: 0445-9999-26-004-L06-P; 0445-9999-26-004-L06-T)

Activity Type: Application-based activity