Recent years have seen a troubling resurgence of whooping cough and measles — diseases many thought were largely controlled — highlighting the continuing importance of vaccination, surveillance, and community education. This course reviews the latest evidence on global and local trends, explores the factors driving renewed outbreaks, and discusses the key roles of pharmacists in prevention and early detection. You will gain insights to be better prepared to support immunization efforts, patient counseling, and public health awareness in response to this resurgence.

HOST
Rachel Maynard, PharmD
GameChangers Podcast Host and Clinical Editor, CEimpact
Lead Editor, Pyrls

GUEST
Christina O'Connor, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Mayo Clinic

GAMECHANGERS CLINICAL UPDATE SERIES
The Clinical Update Series for Pharmacists delivers 52 expert-led podcast episodes and 30+ hours of clinically actionable continuing education, all for a one-time purchase of just $99—that’s less than $3 per hour for high-impact learning you can apply immediately in practice. Click here to enroll. 

PRACTICE RESOURCE
Purchase the Clinical Update Series or this course individually to receive the exclusive downloadable practice resource handout to use as a reference guide to the podcast.

 
CPE REDEMPTION
This course is accredited for continuing pharmacy education! Click the link below that applies to you to take the exam and evaluation:

• If you are already enrolled in this course, click here to redeem your credit. 
• To purchase the Clinical Update Series and claim your CPE credit, click here.

 CPE INFORMATION
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Describe recent epidemiologic trends in pertussis and measles resurgence and factors contributing to increased incidence.
2. Identify the pharmacist's responsibilities for promoting vaccination, encouraging timely immunization, supporting outbreak prevention, and providing patient education.

Rachel Maynard and Christina O'Connor have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

0.075 CEU/0.75 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-26-038-H01-P
Initial release date: 1/12/2026
Expiration date: 1/12/2027
Additional CPE details can be found here.

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