Objectives (Educational Content) :
1. Explain influenza disease and epidemiology. 2. Describe prior influenza vaccine studies in specialized populations. 3. Identify alternative vaccine strategies in influenza trials in transplant populations.
Target Audience:
General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists, and nurses.
Identified Gap:
New information in treatment of influenza in specialized populations.
Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:
1 hour(s)
Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:
01-19-2024
Method of Participation in the Learning Process:
The learner will view the presentation, successfully complete a post-test and complete an activity evaluation.
Evaluation Methods:
All learners must successfully complete a post-test, as well as an activity evaluation, to claim CE/CME credit.
Disclosure:
The speaker, Natasha Halasa, MD, has returned the disclosure form indicating the following relationships: Sanofi: Grant recipients/donated vaccines and performed HAL testing. Quidel: Performed viral testing and grant support. Genentech: Educational grant funding. All the above relationships have ended. All relationships have been mitigated.
Accreditation Statement:
Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CHMCA designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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