Conference:
Vaccine Preventable Diseases: Policy, Practice, and Preparedness, Monday, July 23rd, 2012 (
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REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
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The sponsors and supporters of this conference include:
NY – NJ Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Center
New Jersey Center for Public Health Preparedness at UMDNJ-SPH
UAlbany Center for Public Health Preparedness
Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
New York State Department of Health
Columbia University Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Center
Greater Passaic Valley Public Health Nurses Association
American Academy of Pediatrics – Pediatric Council on Research and Education, NJ Chapter
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey - Public Health and Social Work Programs
Continuing education credits will be offered. For information contact: Concetta Polonsky at
caporrco@umdnj.edu
or 732-235-9704.
This program is funded in part by NY-NJ Preparedness and Emergency Learning Center which is supported by Cooperative Agreement #5U90/TP000404-02 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Learning Objectives
State the importance of global influenza policy/procedure/program to local practice
Describe key components/criteria used in the ACIP deliberation process and decisions
State key recommendations for Tdap and Zoster vaccines in adults
Cite two examples of vector-borne diseases, their prevalence, impact on health, and vaccine issues
Describe the importance of flu immunization based on a vivid personal story