Join the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), during National Immunization Awareness Month, for a discussion on the epidemiology of mpox and the importance of vaccination to help prevent mpox outbreaks. Speakers will discuss best practices and communication strategies to increase vaccination rates in the US, particularly among at-risk populations.
In this recorded webinar, NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, moderates the discussion with Faisal S. Minhaj, PharmD, MPH, Health Scientist, Poxvirus and Rabies Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Mark J. Mulligan, MD, Director, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, NYU School of Medicine.
At the conclusion of the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology and the burden of mpox in the US
- Discuss disparities in mpox vaccination rates in the US
- Apply communication strategies to increase mpox vaccination rates among at-risk populations
There is no fee to participate in this activity, but pre-registration is required: https://nfid.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=516&
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 live 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.