Category: Continuing Ed

Master Class: Vaccine Communication

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With the support of experts in the field, Moderna has built out a suite of resources as part of our Master Class in Vaccination Communication to aid in clear, empathetic, and evidence-based conversations. These conversations are pivotal in addressing patient concerns, dispelling misinformation, and fostering vaccine confidence. The Master Class ranges from formal training modules, a state of the art role play game, and on-demand videos and infographics on a wide variety of topics relating to vaccine communication. By engaging in these educational opportunities, HCPs can build trust with patients, effectively address vaccine hesitancy, and contribute to higher vaccination rates. Read More …

Become a Community Ambassador

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Join the Movement to Strengthen Vaccine Confidence! Quality Insights and the Delaware Division of Public Health are excited to offer a unique opportunity for passionate community members to make a real impact on public health! The Vaccine Community Ambassador Program is a 3-hour workshop designed to empower participants with knowledge and tools to help increase vaccine awareness and address vaccine hesitancy within the Delaware community.  If you have a heart for helping others and want to be a voice for your community, don’t miss this chance! Link to register: https://qualityinsights.info/3FjrhL3   Choose from: In-Person Session: Friday, April 25, 2025 (Lunch Read More …

HPV Vaccine Prevents Cancer.

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From Paul Offit’s “Beyond the Noise:” Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cancer. Every year, HPV causes about 20,000 cancers in women and 14,000 in men. For women, HPV is the only known cause of cervical cancer, accounting for about 11,000 cases and 4,000 deaths every year. For men, HPV is a common cause of head, neck, anal, and genital cancers. The first vaccine to prevent HPV (Gardasil) was licensed in 2006. With the licensure of an HPV vaccine that protected against additional strains in 2014, the incidence of cervical cancer has dropped 62 percent over the past decade. Perhaps no vaccine Read More …

2024 Immunization Summit

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Join us for the 2024 Immunization Summit! In partnership with the Delaware Division of Public Health, we are pleased to invite you to join us, live and in person, on December 12, 2024! WHEN: Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm WHERE: The Ammon Education Center at ChristianaCare Agenda 12:00 – 12:30 pm: Check In 12:30 – 12:40 pm: Welcome, Introductions 12:40 – 1:30 pm: Influenza Update (Virtual) 1:30 – 2:20 pm: Vaccines for Pregnant People 2:40 – 3:30 pm: Vaccines for Cancer (Virtual) 3:30 – 4:20 pm: Vaccine Confidence 4:40 – 5:30 pm: Panel: Vaccine Updates Read More …

Targeting Viral Hepatitis: A Road Map for Providers

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Medscape Education is pleased to announce the release of an education curriculum featuring expert perspectives on the prevention and management of viral hepatitis. This educational curriculum is intended for a US audience of infectious disease specialists, primary care physicians, obstetricians/gynecologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician’s assistants. This curriculum is available free of charge. Please visit the homepage for more information. Targeting Viral Hepatitis: A Road Map for Providers CME / ABIM MOC / CE are all available Three activities are part of the curriculum To earn credit, please visit: https://www.medscape.org/viewcollection

61st Holloway Infectious Disease Symposium

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Join ChristianaCare for the 61st Annual William J. Holloway Infectious Disease Symposium Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 8:30am – 3:30pm EST at the John H. Ammon Education Center, ChristianaCare Newark 61st William J. Holloway Infectious Disease Symposium The annual symposium will award 5 CME credits to participants. Registration deadline is April 30, 2024. Costs are $95 for live attendance, and $85 for virtual attendance. Residents and trainess will get in for free. Students should contact Amy Minsker (amy.l.minsker@christianacare.org) for registration information. Register Here Agenda 8:30am-8:45am- Welcome 8:45am-9:45am- Catherine Troisi- Vaccines of Global Health Importance: What’s New on the Horizon  9:45am-10:45am- Read More …