Childhood immunizations are the most effective public health endeavor undertaken by society. Pediatricians are the major resource for both public education and the effective administration of vaccine programs. The complexity, cost, and tracking requirements are substantial and are not unique to any clinical setting. The acquisition, storage, administration, and payment for vaccines require a significant outlay of capital, organization of clinical resources, and business acumen. This course pro...

Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to: 1. Use updated guidelines for seasonal influenza immunizations to recommend vaccination. 2. Describe the universal influenza vaccine recommendation. 3. Explain the advantages and limitations of the high dose influenza vaccine for the elderly. 4. Differentiate between the two licensed human papillomavirus vaccines, including use in males. 5. List the recommendations for the 13 valent pneumoco...

The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with information about seasonal influenza and H1N1 as a personal and public health concern. * Discuss key concepts related to the transmission, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of seasonal influenza and H1N1. * Explain vaccinations for seasonal influenza. * Discuss the 2009 H1N1 virus post-pandemic period.

Over the past several years, there have been significant changes to the immunization schedules for children, adolescents, and adults. The approval of multiple new vaccines has increased the opportunities for preventive care for both children and adults. Yet coverage with some vaccines remains far below national goals, and outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases continue to occur. The introduction of new vaccines and additional changes to the immunization schedules make it increasingly more d...

MONDAY APRIL 23, 2012 INFECTIOUS DISEASES: AN UPDATE IN THE TREATMENT OF HIV, HEPATITIS and OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTIONS ACPE # 043-9999-11-029-L01-P Objectives: 1. Recognize the etiology, modes of transmission and prevention of HIV infection. 2. State information about lab tests used to diagnose and monitor the course of HIV infection and progression to AIDS 3. Recognize the mechanism of action of commonly used antiretrovirals. 4. Identify the main antiretroviral side effects among drug cl...

OVERVIEW Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is one of the most common infectious diseases worldwide, with an estimated 350 million people chronically infected, many of whom reside in the developing world including the Asian-Pacific region, sub-Saharan Africa, parts of Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. Several studies show that the prevalence rates of HBV in some US areas can actually mirror those of highly endemic regions. Whereas Asian and Pacific Islanders are being screened fairly well ...