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November 20, 2015
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Infectious Diseases In Children Symposium to highlight advances in research, patient care

The Infectious Diseases in Children and Healio.com/Pediatrics team will present live coverage from the annual Infectious Diseases in Children Symposium, starting November 21.

The conference will highlight new research and advances in pediatric infectious diseases, including discussions on confronting personal belief exemptions to vaccination, current global status of measles and rubella eradication, issues in pediatric dermatology, updates to the 2016 Red Book, appropriate diagnosis and management of HPV infections among adolescents, the challenge of infection control in daycare centers and school settings and cost/effectiveness of treatments for head lice.

David Kimberlin

David W. Kimberlin

“This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of one of the most extensive and interactive educational experiences in pediatrics,” course director David W. Kimberlin, MD, the Sergio Stagno Endowed Chair in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, and co-director of the division of pediatric infectious diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham said. “This symposium has been a valuable educational resource to pediatric physicians and nurses for nearly 30 years.”

In this year’s agenda, attendees will review the latest information on the diagnosis, management and treatment of pediatric infectious diseases presented by a panel of 19 leading experts who will illustrate what implications these updates have for the future. Attendees will also receive:

  • Comprehensive education from the biology of the disease to the management of patients, including vaccinations, antibiotics, influenza, lice, fungal infections, measles, respiratory illnesses, enteroviruses, outpatient concerns and international considerations.
  • Expert perspective from renowned specialists who have advanced expertise in pediatric infectious disease and will explain how you can apply the presented research to your own patients and practice.
  • Interactive format offering the opportunity to exchange experiences, ideas and research with faculty and colleagues.
  • Valuable CME to keep your practice current as you earn up to 15.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Our team will be onsite in New York City throughout the meeting. Stay tuned to Healio.com/Pediatrics for the latest news and developments, along with videos, physician perspectives and more.