Education & Training:
Adult Immunization 2010
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Description
This self-study program updates healthcare personnel on current adult immunization recommendations. The program describes the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases among adults in the United States and highlights strategies to improve vaccination coverage levels. Course content includes the latest recommendations for vaccines that protect against influenza, pneumococcal, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, human papillomavirus, and zoster. Case studies and a discussion of frequently-asked questions provide the learner with the opportunity to apply course information to real-life scenarios.
Length
2 hours 41 minutes
Formats
Webcast: Release Date June 15, 2010
DVD’s Available from online order form.
Topics
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis
- Influenza
- Pneumococcal
- Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
- Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
- Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Hepatitis A Vaccine
- MMR Vaccine
- Varicella Vaccine
- Meningococcal Vaccine
- Strategies
Audience
Immunization Providers (Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Physician’s Assistants, DoD Paraprofessionals, Medical Students, etc.)
Continuing Education
CE Instruction Sheet
Slides/Resources/Updates
DVD
The DVD of this course will be available after September from CDCs Vaccine Publications page.
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Content last reviewed on June 14, 2010
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases