In this recorded webinar, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) hosts a discussion with experts addressing the resurgence of measles and other preventable diseases. The webinar features an interactive panel discussion among experts addressing vaccine recommendations and effective strategies to reduce the burden of measles, pertussis, and polio in the US.
NFID Medical Director, Robert (Bob) H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, moderates the discussion with Yvonne A. (Bonnie) Maldonado, MD, Taube Professor of Global Health and Infectious Diseases, Stanford University; Sean T. O’Leary, MD, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Colorado; and Tami H. Skoff, MS, Epidemiologist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Discuss prevention and treatment strategies to reduce the burden of measles, polio, and pertussis in the US
- Discuss vaccine coverage and disparities related to recent disease outbreaks in the US
- Implement strategies to reduce the burden of preventable diseases in the US
There is no fee to participate in this activity, but pre-registration is required: https://nfid.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/nfid/eventRegistration.jsp?event=553&
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
NFID designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This webinar is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Merck & Co., Inc. NFID policies restrict funders from controlling program content.