(IMM009) Pneumococcal Disease and Vaccines

Learn about how pneumococcal disease is serious and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, and how pneumococcal vaccination can reduce vaccine-type pneumococcal disease burden.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Review pneumococcal disease
- Review pneumococcal vaccines and ACIP recommendations
- Review pneumococcal vaccine coverage and efficacy
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- Test your comprehension with a quiz
- Earn 1.0 Certified in Public Health (continuing education / recertification) credit
- Order a Certificate of Completion
COURSE PROVIDER:
The North Dakota Public Health Training Network (NDPHTN) provides practical, practice-based training in core competencies for the public health workforce around the world. Learn more at www.ndphtn.com
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Terry Dwelle is the former North Dakota State Health Officer and the current President and Educational Director of North Dakota Public Health Training Network. He has over 40 years of clinical and public health experience in the United States, Eastern Europe, Latin and South America, and Central and East Africa.
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On June 22, 2022, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended use of PCV15 as an option for pneumococcal conjugate vaccination of persons aged