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Vaccinating Adults with Chronic Conditions

May 28, 2020 at 3:00pm ET

It is especially important for adults with chronic health conditions to be up-to-date on recommended vaccinations, as they are at increased risk for complications from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) is hosting a webinar about vaccination of adults with chronic health conditions on May 28, 2020 at 3:00pm ET. 

Three physicians will discuss vaccine recommendations and strategies for increasing immunization rates among adults with chronic conditions such as heart disease, lung disease and diabetes.

Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Explain why vaccines are important for adults with chronic conditions.
• Describe adult vaccination coverage rates and vaccines recommended for adults with chronic conditions.
• Effectively communicate with adult patients about the importance of getting recommended vaccines to help manage their chronic condition.
• Analyze office procedures to reduce missed opportunities to vaccinate.
• Identify CDC educational resources for healthcare professionals and patients.

Speakers:

	Tara Jatlaoui, MD, MPH Medical Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

	Sarah Coles, MD Family Physician and Assistant Professor,  Department of Family, Community, and Preventive Medicine, University of Arizona School of Medicine

	Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD, MACP, FRCP Internal Medicine Physician and Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at  Emory University School of Medicine

 

Register for the webinar