Learn from a Survivor: Strengthening Vaccine Conversations in Practice
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According to the World Health Organization, years of progress in reducing, and in some cases nearly eliminating, many vaccine-preventable diseases are now under threat. Meningococcal disease is one such illness, with cases increasing since 2021. Register now for Beyond the Diagnosis—Lessons in Vaccine-Preventable Diseases from a Survivor’s Perspective on May 20th at 7:30 a.m. to learn more. The faculty member for this webinar is Jamie Schanbaum, a septicemic meningitis survivor, gold medal Paralympic cyclist, and Director of Legislative Affairs & Strategic Partnership for the J.A.M.I.E. Group.
Register here.
Educational Objectives:
- Communicate the importance of timely vaccination to patients and families using evidence-based strategies and appropriate personal narrative.
- Discuss the long-term physical and psychosocial impacts of vaccine-preventable diseases through the lens of lived patient experience.
*This program is supported in whole by a DHHS grant entitled New York State Hospital Preparedness Program
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.
