UNC: Pneumococcal Vaccination in Patients with Immunocompromising Conditions

UNC 2020 Vaccine Monograph

Pneumococcal Vaccination in Patients with Immunocompromising Conditions is a monograph published by the Thurston Arthritis Research Center at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill.

Patients with immunocompromising conditions are at an increased risk for infections. Immunizations are often underutilized in these patients. The objective of this activity is to promote awareness of the importance and outline best practices for pneumococcal vaccinations in these patient populations.

Target Audience

  • Allergist/immunologists
  • Rheumatologists
  • Fellows-in-training
  • Allied Health providers

Learning Objectives

  • Promote awareness regarding the importance of vaccinations in patients with immunocompromising conditions: autoimmune disease, autoimmune disease on immunosuppressive therapy, primary immunodeficiency, and chronic respiratory disease.
  • Allow the participant to be able to apply the current guidelines for pneumococcal vaccinations and to recognize clinical settings in which these vaccines are indicated or contraindicated.
Summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 1.00 CME
    CME credit.
Course opens: 
11/01/2020
Course expires: 
11/01/2022
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0
Planning Committee

Saira Z. Sheikh, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI
University of North Carolina - Thurston Arthritis Research Center
Relevant relationships: None

Mildred Kwan, MD, PhD, FAAAAI
University of North Carolina - Thurston Arthritis Research Center
Relevant relationships: None

Teresa Dickson, B.A.
University of North Carolina - Thurston Arthritis Research Center
Relevant relationships: None

Emily McCormick, B.S.
University of North Carolina - Thurston Arthritis Research Center
Relevant relationships: None

Matthew Underwood, Medical Student
University of North Carolina - Thurston Arthritis Research Center
Relevant relationships: None


Faculty

Saira Z. Sheikh, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI
University of North Carolina - Thurston Arthritis Research Center
Relevant relationships: None

Mildred Kwan, MD, PhD, FAAAAI
University of North Carolina - Thurston Arthritis Research Center
Relevant relationships: None

Teresa Dickson, B.A.
University of North Carolina - Thurston Arthritis Research Center
Relevant relationships: None

Emily McCormick, B.S.
University of North Carolina - Thurston Arthritis Research Center
Relevant relationships: None

Matthew Underwood, Medical Student
University of North Carolina - Thurston Arthritis Research Center
Relevant relationships: None


Content Reviewer

Stuart Abramson, MD FAAAAI
Shannon Medical Center, San Angelo, TX
Relevant relationships: None


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The information disclosed by the speakers and planning committee was reviewed in accordance with the AAAAI Disclosure Policy. All potential conflicts of interest were resolved by the planners, faculty, and reviewers prior to their participation in the development of this activity.

Accreditation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Credit Claiming Period
Credit claiming for this activity will expire at 11:59 pm on October 5, 2022. Requests to claim credit on or after October 4, 2022 will be subject to an administrative fee.

 

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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 1.00 CME
    CME credit.

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