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Influenza Update 2003
A National Immunization Program, National Center for Infectious Diseases
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Public Health Training Network Satellite Broadcast
Originally aired December 19, 2003
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This live program will provide the most current information
available on influenza surveillance, vaccine supply, CDC "interim"
recommendations regarding priority groups for vaccination, use of
live attenuated influenza vaccine and vaccination of children. The
program will also provide guidance on antiviral use, infection control
measures, laboratory issues such as diagnostic tests, case reporting
and communication contact information.
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Goal
To update providers on the most recent information
regarding the 2003-04 Influenza season.
Objectives
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe current influenza activity in the U.S.
- Describe the status of the influenza vaccine supply.
- List recommendations for priority groups for vaccination
- Describe the use of influenza diagnostic tests.
- State the recommended use of antiviral medication.
- Identify appropriate infection control measures.
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.
Faculty
William Atkinson, M.D., M.P.H., National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Raymond Strikas, M.D., National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Keiji Fukuda, M.D., M.P.H., National
Center for Infectious Disease, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
L. Clifford McDonald, M.D., National
Center for Infectious Disease, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Registration Information
Participants are encouraged but not required to register and evaluate
the broadcast/webcast on the CDC Training and Continuing Education
Online System at http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtnonline.
Although continuing education credit is not available
for the broadcast/webcast, registration and evaluation
will provide valuable feedback to CDC. A certificate of attendance will be awarded to participants who register
and complete the evaluation.
Course number is listed below:
Web-on-Demand - WD0036
Questions about registration should be directed to 800-41-TRAIN, 404-639-1292, or
email ce@cdc.gov.
When emailing a request, please type Influenza 12/19/03 in the subject line.
For additional questions regarding program content prior to the live program, please email nipinfo@cdc.gov.
Webcast Information
This program is available for viewing as an
archived webcast.
Sponsors
The National Immunization Program, the National Center
for Infectious Diseases, the Public Health Training Network,
the Division of Professional Development and Evaluation, Public
Health Practice Program Office, CDC.
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This page last reviewed: December 17, 2003
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