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The Adolescent Immunization Conundrum: Options for Breaking Through Barriers: Part 2
Please read the full CME monograph that will mail with the August 2009 issue of Infectious Diseases in Children. A PDF copy of the monograph will be available on the Pediatric SuperSite under the CME Center in September 2009.
Overview
Immunization of adolescents is equally as important as infants. However, adolescent immunization rates are suboptimal, due to a variety of factors. This monograph will review the recommended adolescent immunization schedule as well as the vaccines listed on the schedule. Concerns about vaccine safety, a significant obstacle to adolescent immunization, and resources to access valid safety data will be presented. Other barriers to adolescent immunization will be discussed along with strategies to overcome these barriers.
Sponsorship Statement
This continuing medical education activity is sponsored by Vindico Medical Education.
Support Statement
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Merck & Co., Inc.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity participants should be able to:
- Assess strategies to overcome barriers to vaccination in adolescents
Faculty
Amanda Frisch Dempsey, MD, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Continuing Medical Education Information
Vindico Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Vindico Medical Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This enduring material is approved for 1 year from the date of original release, August 13, 2009 to August 13, 2010.
How To Participate in this Activity and Obtain CME Credit
To participate in this CME activity, you must read the objectives, listen to the podcast and complete the CME test and evaluation form. Upon receipt of the completed materials, Vindico Medical Education will issue an AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ certificate within 4 to 6 weeks.
Vindico Medical Education will provide 0.25 contact hours.
Faculty
Amanda Frisch Dempsey, MD, PhD, MPH
Disclosures
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's Standards for Commercial Support, all CME providers are required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, teachers, and authors involved in the development of CME content. An individual has a relevant financial relationship if he or she has a financial relationship in any amount occurring in the last 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in the CME activity content over which the individual has control. Relationship information appears on this page and the next page.
The authors disclose that they do have significant financial interests in any products or class of products discussed directly or indirectly in this activity, including research support.
Faculty members report the following relationship(s):
Amanda Frisch Dempsey, MD, PhD, MPH
At time of recording: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
At time of printing: Advisory Board: Merck & Co., Inc.
Signed disclosures are on file at Vindico Medical Education, Office of Medical Affairs and Compliance.
Vindico Medical Education staff report the following relationship(s): No relevant relationships to disclose
Target Audience
This program is designed for pediatricians and pediatric nurse practitioners, and healthcare professionals interested in adolescent health.
Unlabeled and Investigational Usage
The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain references to unlabeled uses of FDA-approved products or to products not approved by the FDA for use in the United States. The faculty members have been made aware of their obligation to disclose such usage. All acivity participants will be informed if any speakers/authors intend to discuss either non-FDA approved or investigational use of products/devices.
Copyright Statement
Created and published by Vindico Medical Education®, 6900 Grove Road, Building 100, Thorofare, NJ 08086-9447. Telephone: 856-994-9400; Fax: 856-384-6680. Printed in the USA. Copyright© 2009 Vindico Medical Education®. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. The material presented at or in any of Vindico Medical Education® continuing medical education activities does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Vindico Medical Education®. Neither Vindico Medical Education® nor the faculty endorse or recommend any techniques, commercial products, or manufacturers. The faculty/authors may discuss the use of materials and/or products that have not yet been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information before treating patients or utilizing any product.
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