How to Read an Insert

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Learn everything you need to make a knowledgeable and confident decision about any medical product. No matter if you plan to accept, delay, or decline medical products, this free training is for you.

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What is an insert? How do you find one? What do all the sections mean? Are there differences between drug and vaccine inserts?

This course will answer all your questions! You’ll learn how to read a manufacturer insert for any pharmaceutical product to make an educated + empowered decision as a patient or parent.

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Basics

What is an Insert?

Lesson 1 of 4 within section Basics.

How do I Find an Insert?

Lesson 2 of 4 within section Basics.

What if there isn’t an Insert?

Lesson 3 of 4 within section Basics.

Do Inserts Change?

Lesson 4 of 4 within section Basics.

Anatomy of an Insert

Highlights of Prescribing Information

Lesson 1 of 12 within section Anatomy of an Insert.

Contraindications

Lesson 2 of 12 within section Anatomy of an Insert.

Warnings + Precautions

Lesson 3 of 12 within section Anatomy of an Insert.

Adverse Reactions Pt. 1

Lesson 4 of 12 within section Anatomy of an Insert.

Adverse Reactions Pt. 2

Lesson 5 of 12 within section Anatomy of an Insert.

Drug Interactions

Lesson 6 of 12 within section Anatomy of an Insert.

Specific Populations

Lesson 7 of 12 within section Anatomy of an Insert.

Drug Abuse + Overdose

Lesson 8 of 12 within section Anatomy of an Insert.

Description

Lesson 9 of 12 within section Anatomy of an Insert.

Clinical Pharmacology

Lesson 10 of 12 within section Anatomy of an Insert.

Nonclinical Toxicology

Lesson 11 of 12 within section Anatomy of an Insert.

Patient Counseling Information

Lesson 12 of 12 within section Anatomy of an Insert.

Drug Inserts

Prescription vs. Over-the-Counter

Lesson 1 of 2 within section Drug Inserts.

FAERS

Lesson 2 of 2 within section Drug Inserts.

Vaccine Inserts

Are you Pro or Anti?

Lesson 1 of 12 within section Vaccine Inserts.

Types of Vaccines

Lesson 2 of 12 within section Vaccine Inserts.

Ingredients

Lesson 3 of 12 within section Vaccine Inserts.

Manufacturer Liability

Lesson 4 of 12 within section Vaccine Inserts.

Shedding

Lesson 5 of 12 within section Vaccine Inserts.

Limitations of Vaccine Effectiveness

Lesson 6 of 12 within section Vaccine Inserts.

VAERS

Lesson 7 of 12 within section Vaccine Inserts.

Underreported Reactions

Lesson 8 of 12 within section Vaccine Inserts.

CDC Schedule

Lesson 9 of 12 within section Vaccine Inserts.

VRBPAC + ACIP

Lesson 10 of 12 within section Vaccine Inserts.

Mandates + Exemptions

Lesson 11 of 12 within section Vaccine Inserts.

Vaccine Information Statement

Lesson 12 of 12 within section Vaccine Inserts.

Informed Consent

Anatomy of Informed Consent

Lesson 1 of 4 within section Informed Consent.

Informed Consent-Friendly Healthcare Providers

Lesson 2 of 4 within section Informed Consent.

How to have Productive Conversations about Inserts

Lesson 3 of 4 within section Informed Consent.

Fear Exercise

Lesson 4 of 4 within section Informed Consent.

Education + Empowerment

Next Steps

Lesson 1 of 4 within section Education + Empowerment.

Recommended Books

Lesson 2 of 4 within section Education + Empowerment.

Resources + Alternatives

Lesson 3 of 4 within section Education + Empowerment.

FAQ

Lesson 4 of 4 within section Education + Empowerment.