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National Foundation for Infectious Diseases

Vaccines for Older Adults

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Overview / Abstract:
H. Keipp B. Talbot, MD, MPH, NFID director and assistant professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, and Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics and director of general internal medicine at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine will discuss important vaccines recommended for older adults, including influenza, pneumococcal, Tdap, and shingles. Speakers will answer questions and discuss tips and strategies to increase vaccine uptake in older adults.

At the conclusion of the webinar, participants will be able to:
•Describe the benefits of recommended vaccines for older adults
•Summarize approaches to enhance protection of older persons against vaccine-preventable diseases
•Discuss pneumococcal and influenza vaccine and the recommendations for older adults

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NFID designates this enduring material 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.

Expiration

Mar 01, 2016

Discipline(s)

Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Pharmacy CPE, Physician CME

Format

Webinar / Webcast / Video

Credits / Hours

1.0

Accreditation

ACCME

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

H. Keipp B. Talbot, MD, MPH
Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD

Activity Specialities / Related Topics

Dentistry General, Epidemiology, Geriatrics / LTC, Immunizations / Vaccinations, Immunology / Immunosuppression, Infectious Disease, Pediatrics, Wound Care

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

Merck & Co., Inc.

Keywords / Search Terms

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