Immunization Updates 2024: From COVID to Chickenpox - Live Webinar on May 20, 2024 8PM ET
In this course, participants will gain a thorough understanding of contraindications and precautions, ensuring the safe administration of vaccines
About this webinar
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of infectious diseases, healthcare professionals face an urgent need to stay updated on crucial vaccine recommendations. This 2-hour continuing education program addresses this pressing demand by providing comprehensive insights into immunization strategies. Focused on the Immunization Schedules set by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the course covers essential aspects such as COVID-19 vaccine formulations, updates on authorized vaccines, and preventive measures for varicella, pneumococcus, and hepatitis.
In this course, participants will gain a thorough understanding of contraindications and precautions, ensuring the safe administration of vaccines. By strengthening defenses against infectious diseases through education and action, participants become adept advocates for immunization, driving positive change and securing a brighter future for public health.
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Discuss how approved COVID vaccines work with the immune system to stimulate a protective and lasting (memory) immune response
Provide current recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination
Describe recent updates on administration of vaccines to prevent hepatitis A and B, varicella and other infectious diseases
Explain potential contraindications and precautions for vaccines
