Medical Matters: Infectious Diseases & Disasters
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Tuesday June 17th – 7:30-8:30am
There are myriad considerations to account for when preparing for disasters. Infectious diseases that can accompany a variety of disaster situations should be at the forefront of everyone’s preparedness learning. Learn more about the relationship between infectious diseases and disasters by registering for the next Medical Matters webinar, Infectious Diseases and Disasters, on June 17th at 7:30am. William Valenti, MD chair of MSSNY Infectious Diseases Committee will serve as faculty for this webinar.
Educational Objectives are:
- Outline possible infectious disease proliferation during various types of disasters
- Review recommendations for protections for responders and residents in disaster areas
- Describe best practices to avoid vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) during disasters
- Examine the impacts of climate on disasters and resultant infectious diseases
Additional information or assistance with registration may be obtained by contacting Melissa Hoffman at [email protected]
The Medical Society of the State of New York is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Medical Society of the State of New York designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
