PMO 573 Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
The primary focus of this course will be to provide updates on vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine management and safety, and standard immunization practices. The course is a self-paced distance-learning course using an annual teleconference from the National Immunizations program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, GA. The teleconference is held live in the spring, so this course uses the archived video online. Session one will cover principles of vaccination, general recommendations on immunization, vaccine safety, storage and handling, and vaccine administration. Session Two will cover pertussis, pneumococcal disease (childhood), polio and Hib, Session Three will cover measles, rubella, varicella, smallpox and meningococcal disease. Session Four will cover hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, influenza, and pneumococcal disease (adult). For more information about this course see the course director.