Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases 2004 - Session 2 (Videotape Course)

Course No: VC0067

This self-study program will provide the most current information available in the constantly changing field of immunization. The four-part series is derived from satellite broadcasts occurring on February 19 and 26 and March 4 and 11, 2004.

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, Hib and meningococcal disease.

Session Three will cover measles, rubella, varicella and smallpox.

Session Four will cover hepatitis B, hepatitis A, influenza, and pneumococcal disease (adult).

Each program can be viewed independently of the others. Together, the four programs represent a comprehensive overview.

MATERIALS: The videotape can be ordered free of charge from the National Immunization Program. Go to their online directory of Self-Study Programs at http://www.cdc.gov/nip/ed/. 

The course handbook is Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 8th edition (2004). The text is available from the Public Health Foundation (PHF) at http://bookstore.phf.org/prod111.htm or by calling 1-877-252-1200 (toll-free).

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 healthcare providers, including pediatricians, family practice specialists, residents, and medical and nursing students.