Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases A National Immunization Program and Public Health Training Network Satellite Broadcast & Webcast February 13, 20, 27, and March 6, 2003 12:00 Noon - 3:30 PM ET

This live interactive program will provide the most current information available in the constantly changing field of immunization. Session one will cover principles of vaccination, general recommendations on immunization, and strategies to improve immunization coverage levels, including registries and vaccine coverage assessment. Session two will cover pertussis, pneumococcal disease (childhood), polio and Hib. Session three will cover measles, rubella, varicella and smallpox. Session four will cover hepatitis B, hepatitis A, influenza, and pneumococcal disease (adult). Goal To improve immunization practices in the United States. Objectives After viewing this program, participants will be able to: Describe the difference between active and passive immunity List two characteristics and recommended use of live attenuated vaccines. List two characteristics and recommended use of inactivated vaccines. For each vaccine-preventable disease: Describe the disease and the causative agent List the groups at highest risk Identify those for whom routine immunization is recommended State the characteristics, schedule, contraindications, and adverse reactions for the vaccine used to prevent the disease. Target Audience Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, DoD paraprofessionals, pharmacists, and their colleagues who either give immunizations or set policy for their offices, clinics, communicable disease, or infection control programs. Both private and public health care providers, including pediatricians, family practice specialists, residents, and medical and nursing students. Faculty William Atkinson, MD, MPH, Judy Schmidt, RN, EdD, and Donna Weaver, MN, RN, National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Registration Information Visit the CDC/ATSDR Training and Continuing Education Online System at http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtnonline to register online for these courses. Site registration began on January 8. Individual registration began on January 23. Course numbers are listed below for each session: Session 1:    Satellite Broadcast - SB0121     Webcast - WC0021 Session 2:    Satellite Broadcast - SB0122     Webcast - WC0022 Session 3:    Satellite Broadcast - SB0123     Webcast - WC0023 Session 4:    Satellite Broadcast - SB0124     Webcast - WC0024 You must use the on-line system to register and to receive continuing education credit for these programs. Participants must register and complete an evaluation for each of the 4 sessions. Participants can earn a maximum of 12 hours of continuing education credit. Individuals who have questions about registration should call 1-800-41-TRAIN or email ce@cdc.gov. For additional questions regarding program content please email nipinfo@cdc.gov. Course Materials Participants are strongly encouraged to purchase their own copy of the primary course text, Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 7th edition (2002). The text is available from the Public Health Foundation (PHF) for $25. To order the text, contact the PHF at 877-252-1200 or visit their website at http://bookstore.phf.org/prod111.htm. Videotapes To order videotapes of these programs, use the Online Order Form at www.cdc.gov/nip/publications. Individual program tapes will be available on April 21, 2002. Accreditation for these tapes will be available until April 30, 2004. Continuing Education Credit Continuing education credit will be offered for a variety of professions, based on 3 hours of instruction. Webcast Information These programs will each have a live webcast and will also be available for viewing after each live broadcast date at http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtn/webcast/epv03/default.asp Sponsors The National Immunization Program, the Public Health Training Network, the Division of Professional Development and Evaluation, Public Health Practice Program Office, CDC Goal Objectives Target Audience Faculty Registration Information Course Materials Videotapes Continuing Education Webcast Information Sponsors