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Worth a Shot: New Preventive Options Available for Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Course Overview
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is often mild, but it can cause serious illness in infants, older adults, and people with certain chronic conditions. This course explores RSV transmission, warning signs, high-risk populations, and newer preventive options, including vaccines and monoclonal antibody immunization. Medical assistants will gain practical information for supporting immunization workflows, recognizing symptoms that require prompt evaluation, and helping patients and families make informed prevention decisions. The accompanying test reinforces essential concepts from the article.
Course Information

Highly contagious and often underestimated, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes about 2.1 million outpatient visits in the United States every year. Fortunately, recent advancements in vaccines and antibody therapies can bolster prevention. Gain an overview of RSV, and learn about risk factors, prevention tools, and the important of raising awareness of RSV.

*This course was previously part of the January/February 2025 MA Today course bundle. Please ensure you have not already completed this course prior to purchase. 

Key Takeaways
  • Describe RSV transmission, symptoms, seasonality, and possible complications.
  • Recognize patients at increased risk for severe RSV illness.
  • Identify warning signs that require prompt medical evaluation.
  • Compare RSV vaccines with monoclonal antibody immunization.
  • Explain current preventive options for infants, pregnant patients, and older adults.
  • Apply RSV prevention and patient education strategies in ambulatory practice.
Course Contributors
Mark Harris
Author, "Worth a Shot: New Preventative Options Available for Respiratory Syncytial Virus".
Intended Audience
This bundle is intended for medical assistants, CMA (AAMA) professionals, and allied health personnel working in primary care, pediatrics, obstetrics, geriatrics, immunization services, and other ambulatory settings. It is especially relevant for staff who administer immunizations, screen patients, communicate warning signs, or educate families and older adults about RSV prevention.
Retake Information
Please note that retakes for this online course require repurchase.
Summary
Availability:
On-Demand
Access expires 14 days after start
Cost:
Member: $20.00
Nonmember: $30.00
CEU Offered:
2.5 Gen/Clin CEUs
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