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Which factor mainly influences which pneumococcal vaccine you recommend to eligible patients?

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Vaccination strategies for pneumococcal disease: Update and perspectives on clinical need and impact

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Antoni Torres is full professor of medicine (pulmonology) at the University of Barcelona. He has been director and chief of the Pulmonology Department, and director of the Respiratory Intensive Care Unit at Hospital Clinic of Barcelona.read more

Prof Torres obtained his degree in medicine from the University of Barcelona. He performed his residency in internal medicine and pulmonology at Hospital Clinic, Barcelona and later completed a research fellowship programme at Harvard University, Massachussetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.

He leads a translational research group focused on respiratory infections, acute respiratory distress syndrome and critical care. He has received several research awards, including the Edward Shanoff Award for research (Harvard University), Josep Trueta award, Lilly award, Barcelona College of Doctors award, Icrea Academia award, and the CHEST Murray Kornfeld Memorial (American College Of Chest Physician).

Prof. Torres discloses Speaker’s bureau fees from Byoversis, MSD, Paratek Pharma and Pfizer.

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Antoni Torres is full professor of medicine (pulmonology) at the University of Barcelona. He has been director and chief of the Pulmonology Department, and director of the Respiratory Intensive Care Unit at Hospital Clinic of Barcelona.read more

Prof Torres obtained his degree in medicine from the University of Barcelona. He performed his residency in internal medicine and pulmonology at Hospital Clinic, Barcelona and later completed a research fellowship programme at Harvard University, Massachussetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.

He leads a translational research group focused on respiratory infections, acute respiratory distress syndrome and critical care. He has received several research awards, including the Edward Shanoff Award for research (Harvard University), Josep Trueta award, Lilly award, Barcelona College of Doctors award, Icrea Academia award, and the CHEST Murray Kornfeld Memorial (American College Of Chest Physician).

Prof. Torres discloses Speaker’s bureau fees from Byoversis, MSD, Paratek Pharma and Pfizer

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Antoni Torres is full professor of medicine (pulmonology) at the University of Barcelona. He has been director and chief of the Pulmonology Department, and director of the Respiratory Intensive Care Unit at Hospital Clinic of Barcelona.read more

Prof Torres obtained his degree in medicine from the University of Barcelona. He performed his residency in internal medicine and pulmonology at Hospital Clinic, Barcelona and later completed a research fellowship programme at Harvard University, Massachussetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.

He leads a translational research group focused on respiratory infections, acute respiratory distress syndrome and critical care. He has received several research awards, including the Edward Shanoff Award for research (Harvard University), Josep Trueta award, Lilly award, Barcelona College of Doctors award, Icrea Academia award, and the CHEST Murray Kornfeld Memorial (American College Of Chest Physician).

Prof. Torres discloses Speaker’s bureau fees from Byoversis, MSD, Paratek Pharma and Pfizer.

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Learning Objectives

After watching this activity, participants should be better able to:

  • Outline the need for next-generation vaccines to prevent invasive pneumococcal disease in vulnerable groups
  • Evaluate the efficacy and safety data for next-generation pneumococcal vaccinations in adult and paediatric populations, including the resulting impact on public health
  • Summarize the latest guidelines for pneumococcal vaccination in adult and paediatric populations
Overview

In this activity, Prof. Antoni Torres, a leading expert in respiratory infections, discusses the burden of pneumococcal disease in vulnerable patient populations, the evolving landscape of Streptococcus pneumoniae subtypes and the role that next-generation vaccines can play in preventing severe pneumococcal infections.

This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME. read more

Target Audience

Infectious disease specialists, pharmacists and primary care physicians involved in the management of patients at risk of pneumococcal disease.

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USF Health adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to influence content have disclosed to USF Health any financial relationship with an ineligible organization. USF Health has reviewed and mitigated all relevant financial relationships related to the content of the activity. The relevant relationships are listed below. All individuals not listed have no relevant financial relationships.

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Prof. Torres discloses Speaker’s bureau fees from Byoversis, MSD, Paratek Pharma and Pfizer.

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Danielle Walker, DNP, APRN, AGNP-C has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.

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Adriano Boasso has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.

USF Health Office of Continuing Professional Development and touchIME staff have no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.

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In order to receive credit for this activity, participants must review the content and complete the post-test and evaluation form. Statements of credit are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form.

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USF Health designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Date of original release: 5 November 2024. Date credits expire: 5 November 2025.

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Time to Complete: 47 minutes

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Vaccination strategies for pneumococcal disease: Update and perspectives on clinical need and impact
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Question 1/5
You have an adult patient (19–64 years old) with chronic lung disease, who received only PCV13 over 1 year ago. How would you advise them about their protection against CAP?

CAP, community acquired pneumonia; PCV, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.

According to the latest guidance, all individuals <5 years and ≥65 years of age should be vaccinated against pneumococcal disease. Furthermore, individuals 6–64 years of age with a relevant risk condition (including chronic lung disease) or who are immunocompromised are eligible for vaccination.1,2 PCV13 does not cover many of the emerging serotypes associated with CAP,3 and vaccination with a single dose of PCV21, PCV20 or PPSV23 is recommended for adult patients with chronic conditions who have only received PCV13 ≥1 year before.4

Abbreviations

CAP, community acquired pneumonia; PCV, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; PPSV, pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine.

References

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations. October 2024. Available at: www.cdc.gov/pneumococcal/hcp/vaccine-recommendations/index.html (accessed 16 October 2024).
  2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Summary of Risk-Based Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommendations. 16 October 2024. Available at: www.cdc.gov/pneumococcal/hcp/vaccine-recommendations/risk-indications.html (accessed 16 October 2024).
  3. Lansbury L, et al. Lancet Reg Health Eur. 2023;37:100812.
  4. Kobayashi M, et al. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2024;73:793–8.
Question 2/5
You are practising in a location where cases of CAP and IPD are on the rise. Which of the following available conjugate vaccines would provide eligible adults with protection against the majority of emerging serotypes associated with severe PD?

CAP, community acquired pneumonia; IPD, invasive pneumococcal disease; PCV, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.

Among the available PCVs, PCV20 and PCV21 provide protection against a broader spectrum of PD serotypes, including those identified as being associated with CAP and IPD in recent epidemiological studies.1–8 Specifically, of the 13 PD serotypes which emerged in studies for Europe, the UK and the USA as being responsible for the majority of PD and IPD cases, four are covered by PCV13, five by PCV15, and ten by PCV20 or PCV21.1–8

Abbreviations

CAP, community acquired pneumonia; IPD, invasive pneumococcal disease; PCV, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; PD, pneumococcal disease.

References

  1. Teixeira R, et al. Microorganisms. 2023;11:1376.
  2. Lansbury L, et al. Lancet Reg Health Eur. 2023;37:100812.
  3. Orsi A, et al. Microorganisms. 2022;11:70.
  4. Torres A, et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2021;73:1075–85.
  5. Pérez-García C, et al.J Infect. 2024;89:106204.
  6. Self WH, et al. . 2024. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciae316; 7.
  7. Kobayashi M, et al. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2024;73:793–8.
  8. Scelfo C, et al. Vaccines. 2021;9:420.
Question 3/5
Which of the following statements summarises key trial outcomes for PCV15 (PNEU-AGE), PCV20, and PCV21 (STRIDE-3 and -6) in adults?

PCV, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.

OPA GMT non-inferiority criteria were met across all four trials versus comparator vaccine-matched serotypes.1–4

In the PCV15 PNEU-AGE trial, superiority criteria were met for PCV15-unique serotypes.1 In the PCV20 trial in adults, non-inferiority criteria were met for 6 of 7 PCV20-unique serotypes.2 In STRIDE-3, superiority criteria were met for 10 of 11 PCV21-unique serotypes, and in STRIDE-6, a higher response vs comparator was observed against PCV21-unique serotypes.3,4

Abbreviations

GMT, geometric mean titre; IgG, immunoglobulin G; OPA, opsonophagocytic activity; PCV, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.

References

  1. Platt HL, et al. Vaccine. 2022;40:162–72.
  2. Essink B, et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2022;75:390–8.
  3. Platt HL, et al. Lancet Infect Dis. 2024;24:1141–50.
  4. Scott P, et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2024. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciae383.
Question 4/5
You are managing a 55-year-old immunocompromised patient who has only received PPSV23 in the past. What is the most appropriate course of action for vaccinating this patient?

PCV, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; PPSV, pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine.

According to the updated 2024 ACIP guidance for adults, patients who are 19–64 years age with an immunocompromising condition and who have only received prior PPSV23 should receive a single dose of PCV21, PCV20 or PCV15 ≥1 year after the PPSV23 dose.

Abbreviations

ACIP, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices; PCV, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; PPSV, pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine.

Reference

Kobayashi M, et al. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2024;73:793–8.

Question 5/5
Your patient is 71 years old. Their vaccination history shows that 7 years ago they received PCV13, and PPSV23 prior to that. They want to know whether they should receive any further PD vaccines. What do you recommend?

PCV, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; PD, pneumococcal disease; PPSV, pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine.

According to the updated 2024 ACIP guidance for adults, patients who are ≥65 years of age and who have had prior PCV13 at any age + PPSV23 at age <65 years should receive a single dose of PCV21 or PCV20 ≥5 years after their last PCV dose, or PPSV23 ≥1 year later (or ≥8 weeks later if immunocompromised, with cochlear implant or CSF leak) and ≥5 years after last PPSV23 dose.

Abbreviations

ACIP, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices; CSF, cerebrospinal fluid; PCV, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; PPSV, pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine.

Reference

Kobayashi M, et al. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2024;73:793–8.

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