On Site Learning Grand Rounds on Pediatric Immunization organized by the MCAAP Immunization Initiative: We offer Grand Rounds seminars on pediatric immunization in all Massachusetts hospitals. Those attending our seminars receive handouts with current immunization information. CME credits are awarded through the hosting hospital. To organize a Grand Rounds seminar on Pediatric Immunization in your hospital, contact: Hadassa Kubat hkubat@mms.org or call: (781) 895-9850.   Upcoming Grand Rounds Milford-Whitinsville Regional Hospital, Milford September 30, 2008 at 9:15-10:15 am David Norton, MD North Shore Childrens, Salem Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 8:00-9:00am Sean Palfrey, MD Holy Family Hospital, Methuen Wednesday November 5, 2008, at 8:00-9:00 am Ron Samuels, MD, MPH Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 12:00-1:00 pm Bill Adams, MD Saint's Memorial Medical Ctr., Lowell Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 12:00-1:00pm Susan Lett, MD Immunization Update 2008 - CDC’s annual webcast August 28, 2008 from 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm (Eastern Time). Anticipated topics for this webcast: - Influenza vaccination - Zoster vaccination against shingles - Recently approved vaccines - Updates on vaccine supplies and vaccine safety Continuing Education credits will be provided. For information on how to access the webcast, go to: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ed Web CME - Links to Continued Medical Education programs on Immunization Epidemiology & 2008 Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases on DVD (or can be accessed through web-on-demand) This four-part self-study series provides the most current information available in the constantly changing field of immunization. Together, the four sessions offer a comprehensive overview of immunization. Session ONE discusses principles and general recommendations on immunization. Sessions TWO, THREE and FOUR discuss specific vaccine-preventable diseases and their respective vaccines. Each of the four sessions is three hours in duration. For more information on how to order the DVD or to access the web-on-demand version, visit: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ed/epivac/default.htm Education & Training for Immunization Providers Sponsored by the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, NCIRD, CDC (The previous National Immunization Program - NIP) (Live Satellite Broadcasts, Self Study, On-Site Training, Course Materials/Slides) MMWR CDC, List of CME activities available for credit from Morbidity Mortality Weekly Report - MMWR Listing by the Public Health Training Network (PHTN) Distance learning opportunities sponsored by CDC and other PHTN partners. TIDE -- an online, interactive, educational program Activity is jointly sponsored by the Medical University of South Carolina and the Ambulatory Pediatric Association/Society for Adolescent Medicine. Medscape CME The activities listed in this specialty CME Center are available for CME credit. Medscape offers free, continuously updated continuing education activities for physicians and other health professionals. A comprehensive list of continuing education opportunities for health professionals is posted on the Immunization Action Coalition - IAC web site. To access the site click on: http://www.immunize.org/resources/educat.asp

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