Course Description

This live webinar will consider vaccination as one of the most effective public health approaches for protection of both the general population and health care professionals. Updated science and clinical-based knowledge for approved COVID-19 vaccines will be featured. In addition, information pertaining to vaccines used in the prevention of adult infectious diseases, especially those with increased occupational risks for healthcare professionals, will compromise a major portion of the discussion. Descriptions of available vaccines and emerging technologies will be presented to provide participants useful information when considering: 1. their own protection; 2. protection of the general public; and 3. vaccine requirements for individuals diagnosed with immune compromising conditions and diseases. Important information also will be included describing vaccine mis-perceptions and myths which can damage public health success against vaccine-preventable diseases.

1. Public health impact of vaccines

2. Principles and vaccine types

3. Representative vaccines

   1. Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)

   2. Influenza

   3. Bacterial pneumonia

   4. Pertussis

   5. Zoster (shingles)

   6. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

   7. Coronavirus (COVID-19)

4. Public Health Knowledge

   1. Herd immunity

   2. Mandated requirements

5. Vaccination science vs. myths

The educational teaching methodology used in this course is a lecture presented via live webinar in concert with an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Both the live lecture and the PowerPoint presentation incorporate a variety of audio and visual cues to enhance audience members’ understanding and retention of key concepts. In addition, audience participation will be encouraged and facilitated by group discussions as well as question and answer periods provided for at the conclusion of each section of the live webinar."

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To register by phone, please call (603) 736-9200

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:

1. Understand the rationale for other representative vaccination recommendations, including human papilloma virus infections.
2. Describe the dangers of public misperceptions against vaccines.
3. Discuss the latest CDC vaccine recommendations for health care professionals.
4. Comprehend the overall impact vaccinations have had in protecting the population against many infectious diseases.

What People Are Saying

• "The thoroughness of explanations by Dr. Molinari are very good."
  
  
• "Dr M is always a great class and tops in his field- heard him multiple times over the yrs"
  
  
• "This presentation allowed me the opportunity to reevaluate the routine controls/protocols in my own educational facility, along with those I implemented as a result of COVID-19."